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What is the function of the fatty acids in the plasma membrane?
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∙ 12y ago
the function of the fatty acid tail is attract water.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo stabilize the phospholipids.
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What portion of the plasma membrane are made up of fatty acids?
all of it
A plasma membrane is most fluid if it contains?
Unsaturated fatty acids
What structure in the membrane causes plasma membranes to resist freezing?
Unsaturated fatty acids tails.
How does the structure of fatty acids compare to the basic units found in macromolecules?
why are fatty acids important to the cell membrane
The plasma membranes of winter wheat are able to remain fluid when it is extremely cold by?
replacing saturated fatty acids with unsaturated fatty acids
What portion of the plasma membrane are made up of fatty acids?
all of it
A plasma membrane is most fluid if it contains?
Unsaturated fatty acids
What structure in the membrane causes plasma membranes to resist freezing?
Unsaturated fatty acids tails.
The plasma membrane is made chemically of a molecule that has both?
The plasma membrane is made up of phospholipids, each of which contains a glycerol molecule bonded to a phosphate group and two fatty acids.
What is considered to be a component of lipids plasma cells fatty acids nuceic acid or zinc?
fats
What is the function of the plasma membrane in plant and animal cells?
Its most important function is to keep a discrete and protected environment for the cells metabolism and other processes. It also has other functions such as supply fatty acids for construction of different cellular products (e.g. inflammatory signals)
Why are fatty acids important to the cell membrane?
Lipids are important to the composition of the plasma membrane because they are what keeps the water inside the cell separated from the water outside. This is due to the lipid bilayer's amphiphilic nature.
What are the functions of fatty acids in the body?
Saturated fatty acids store energy and reduce cellular membrane fluidity.
What part of the cell membrane does not with water?
fatty acids
How does the structure of fatty acids compare to the basic units found in macromolecules?
why are fatty acids important to the cell membrane
What is unesterified fatty acid?
Free fatty acids which occur in plasma as a result of lipolysis in adipose tissue or when plasma triacylglycerols are taken into tissues.
