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What is the site of phospholipid fatty acids and steroid synthesis and a temporary storage area for newly synthesized molecules?
The endoplasmic reticulum is the site of phospholipid fatty acids and steroid synthesis in a cell. It also serves as a temporary storage area for newly synthesized molecules before they are transported to their final destination in the cell.
Which part of the membrane prevents organisms from dissolving in water?
Nonpolar fatty acid chains.Non fatty acid chains
What would happend if the fatty acids in a cell membrane were polar molecules?
The cell breaks open, because the cell membrane is made of a phospholipid bilayer
How do unsaturated phospholipid fatty acid tails affect plasma membrane fluidity?
Unsaturated phospholipid fatty acid tails contain one or more double bonds, which introduce kinks in their structure. These kinks prevent the fatty acids from packing closely together, resulting in increased distance between the molecules. This increased spacing enhances membrane fluidity, allowing for greater movement of proteins and lipids within the membrane, which is crucial for various cellular functions. Thus, membranes rich in unsaturated fatty acids tend to be more flexible and dynamic compared to those with saturated fatty acids.
What are the component of phospholipid?
Fatty acids , Glycerol , phosphoric acid and nitrogenous base are components of phospholipid.
What is the site of phospholipid fatty acids and steroid synthesis and a temporary storage area for newly synthesized molecules?
The endoplasmic reticulum is the site of phospholipid fatty acids and steroid synthesis in a cell. It also serves as a temporary storage area for newly synthesized molecules before they are transported to their final destination in the cell.
Why there is a bend in fatty acid tail of the phospholipid molecule?
The bend in the fatty acid tail of a phospholipid molecule is due to the presence of double bonds in the carbon chain. These unsaturated fatty acids cause a kink or bend in the tail, affecting the fluidity and packing of phospholipid molecules in the cell membrane.
Which part of the membrane prevents organisms from dissolving in water?
Nonpolar fatty acid chains.Non fatty acid chains
What part of the cell membrane prevents the cell from dissolving in water?
Nonpolar Fatty acid chains
What would happend if the fatty acids in a cell membrane were polar molecules?
The cell breaks open, because the cell membrane is made of a phospholipid bilayer
How do unsaturated phospholipid fatty acid tails affect plasma membrane fluidity?
Unsaturated phospholipid fatty acid tails contain one or more double bonds, which introduce kinks in their structure. These kinks prevent the fatty acids from packing closely together, resulting in increased distance between the molecules. This increased spacing enhances membrane fluidity, allowing for greater movement of proteins and lipids within the membrane, which is crucial for various cellular functions. Thus, membranes rich in unsaturated fatty acids tend to be more flexible and dynamic compared to those with saturated fatty acids.
The fatty acids in the tail of a phospholipid molecule are what?
This is called the hydrophobic 'side' of the phospholipid molecule
What are the component of phospholipid?
Fatty acids , Glycerol , phosphoric acid and nitrogenous base are components of phospholipid.
What are fatty acids in the tale of a phospholipid molecules are?
Lipids. Fats that you take in from your food is used to build membranes. Membranes can be represented by models such as The Fluid Mosaic Model, which displays the phospholipid bilayr, and other tissues on the membrane.The fatty acids in the tail of a phospholipid molecule are non-polar and hydrophobic.Polyunsaturated fatty acids, Saturated fatty acids, Monounsaturated fatty acidsLauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid , Arachidonic Acid
What two parts make up a lipid?
a glycerol and 3 fatty acids for a generic fat. a phosphate group, glycerol and two fatty acid chains for a phospholipid...
When a cell membrane is damaged by a free radical which specific component of the cell membrane is damaged?
The unsaturated fatty acids in the phospholipid bilayer are the specific components of the cell membrane that are vulnerable to damage by free radicals. Free radicals can cause lipid peroxidation of these fatty acids, leading to membrane dysfunction and cell damage.
A plasma membrane is most fluid if it contains?
A plasma membrane is most fluid if it contains a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in its phospholipid bilayer. Unsaturated fatty acids have kinks in their hydrocarbon tails, which prevents them from packing tightly together, making the membrane more fluid. Additionally, a higher ratio of cholesterol can also contribute to fluidity by increasing flexibility and reducing rigidity in the membrane.
