A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transport9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q161 Mark
Which statement about the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure is correct?
AThe less unsaturated the fatty acid chains of the phospholipids, the more fluid the membrane.
BThe more unsaturated the fatty acid chains of the phospholipids, the more fluid the membrane.
CThe higher the temperature, the less fluid the membrane.
DThe lower the temperature, the more fluid the membrane.
✓ Correct answer
B: The more unsaturated the fatty acid chains of the phospholipids, the more fluid the membrane.
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