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Why do marine organism living in polar regions have a very high proportion of cholesterol in their membranes?
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Organisms living in extremely cold temperatures run the risk of hypothermia and even their cells freezing. Cellular membranes with more cholesterol help insulate the organism and are less prone to freezing.
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Why does marine organism living in polar regions have high proportion of cholesterol in their membrane?
Marine organisms living in polar regions have a very high proportion of cholesterol in membranes to keep the membranes more fluid and keep the molecules moving faster because in cold temperature, molecules move slower.
Why do marine organisms living in polar regions have a very high proportion of cholesterol in their membranes?
Organisms living in extremely cold temperatures run the risk of hypothermia and even their cells freezing. Cellular membranes with more cholesterol help insulate the organism and are less prone to freezing.
Why do marine organisms living in polar regions have a very high proportion of cholesterol in their membrane?
Marine organisms living in polar regions have a very high proportion of cholesterol in membranes to keep the membranes more fluid and keep the molecules moving faster because in cold temperature, molecules move slower.
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