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Why do mammals in the Arctic have higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids in their legs and hooves than in the rest of their bodies?
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Do you have facts about arctic bumblebees?
The Arctic Bumblebee (Bombus polaris) is found in Canada, Alaska, some of the Arctic Islands, Scandinavia and Russia. The Arctic bumblebee has dense fur that slows heat loss. These bees move their muscles quickly to warm their bodies. Also these bumblebees have a higher abdominal temperature than its temperate cousins.
How do membranes with low unsaturated lipids compare to those with high unsaturated lipids?
A high percentage of unsaturated phospholipids is more rigid. A low concentration is more flexible.
Why is beef fat a solid at room temperature?
This is because it contains more saturated fatty acids then unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids have a higher melting point then unsaturated fatty acids.
What is the food of mammals?
Different mammals eat different food. Mammals occupy varying places on a food chain. Some mammals are vegetarians, they are primary consumers. Some mammals are carnivores, they are higher level consumers. Some mammals are omnivores.
In arctic antics how would you geta higher rank?
get more points
Are unsaturated fats better than saturated fats?
Saturated fats are more stable than unsaturated fats. This is because the C=C double bond in unsaturated fats can react with oxygen in auto-oxidation, hydrogen in auto-hydrogenation and light in photo-oxidation.
What order of mammals includes humans and gorillas?
higher order
How does unsaturated fat affect your body?
I don't know what saturated fat does but trans fat i do.Trans fat blocks good stuff your body needs and let bad germs come in easy.They also cause heart diesese and other dieses.They are in hydrogenated oils.
Which country does not reach higher than the Arctic Circle Norway Sweden Finland or Latvia?
Latvia.
Which organ systems share the responsibilty of allowing higher level animals like mammals to apply force to objects?
The organ systems that share the responsibilty of allowing higher level animals like mammals to apply force to objects are mammalian systems.
Why do mammals give birth to living young?
most mammals are too big to lay eggs, because big eggs have a higher chance of getting accidentally squished
Why do mammals need more oxygen than reptiles?
Mammals maintain a higher body temperature. In order to do so, they require more energy and that requires more oxygen.
