Question

The ___________ the degree of unsaturation of the fatty acids of the bilayer, the ___________ the temperature before the bilayer gels.

(a) greater, lower

(b) greater, more

(c) lesser, higher

(d) lesser, higher

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Origin of the question is Cellular Membranes topic in division Cellular Membranes of Cell Biology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) greater, lower

For explanation: When the number of unsaturated fatty acids in the membrane is more, lower the transition temperature at which the membrane gels.