Answer to Question #152054 in Biochemistry for Vishaka

Question

When bacteria growing at 20°c are warmed at 30°c are more likely to synthesize membrane lipids with saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. Explain

Answer 1

At 30°c are more likely to synthesize membrane lipids with unsaturated fatty acid. The unsaturated fatty acids are trodden, the kinks in their tails push adjacent phospholipid molecules away, upholding some space amid the phospholipid molecules. Therefore, the process aids in maintaining fluidity in the membrane.