Which of the Following Factors Would Tend to Increase Membrane

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would tend to increase membrane fluidity?

• A) a greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids
• B) a greater proportion of saturated phospholipids
• C) a lower temperature
• D) a relatively high protein content in the membrane
• E) a greater proportion of relatively large glycolipids compared with lipids having smaller molecular masses

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