Many Environmental Factors Influence the Structure of Biological Membranes

question 111

Multiple Choice

Many environmental factors influence the structure of biological membranes. Which one of the following could permanently disrupt phospholipid bilayers in an aqueous solution?

• A)the addition of acid to change the pH
• B)physical agitation of the solution
• C)slight elevation of the temperature

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Return on Equity

A measure of a corporation's profitability, calculated by dividing net income by shareholder equity, indicating how effectively equity is utilized to generate profits.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its total assets, measuring how efficiently assets generate profits.

Fixed Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company uses its fixed assets to generate sales.

Du Pont Identity

A financial formula that breaks down return on equity into three component parts: profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage.