APFIVE Membrane Fluidity and Temperature Adaptation
A researcher is investigating the membrane fluidity of two bacterial species that live in different temperature environments. Species A thrives at 4°C while Species B lives at 37°C. Which lipid composition would you most likely find in Species A compared to Species B?
A
Higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids
B
Shorter fatty acid chains with more double bonds
C
Equal proportions of cholesterol and phospholipids
D
Higher proportion of saturated fatty acids
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