Some Regions of the Plasma Membrane, Called Lipid Rafts, Have

question 63

Multiple Choice

Some regions of the plasma membrane, called lipid rafts, have a higher concentration of cholesterol molecules. At high temperatures, these regions

• A) are more fluid than the surrounding membrane.
• B) are less fluid than the surrounding membrane.
• C) are able to flip from inside to outside.
• D) detach from the plasma membrane and clog arteries.
• E) have higher rates of lateral diffusion of lipids and proteins into and out of these regions.

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Degrees Of Freedom

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