How does changing the cholesterol content of a membrane affect its fluidity?
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Correct. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Incorrect. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Activity 6.2 Quiz
Which pair of actions is needed to establish the right balance of membrane fluidity in a marine animal that migrates from cold water to warm water?
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Correct. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Incorrect. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Activity 6.2 Quiz
Which change would make a cell membrane more fluid?
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Correct. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Incorrect. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Activity 6.2 Quiz
A species of fish spends part of its life cycle under conditions of moderate temperatures and part of its life cycle under extremely cold conditions. What change in the cell membranes of this fish might be expected to occur as conditions shift from moderate to extremely cold temperatures?
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Correct. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers
Incorrect. See Key Concept 6.1 Biological Membranes are Lipid-Protein Bilayers