A scientist compares the plasma membrane compositionof an animal from the Mediterranean coast with one fromthe Mojave Desert. Which hypothesis is most likely to becorrect?a. The cells from the Mediterranean coast animal willhave more fluid plasma membranes.b. The cells from the Mojave Desert animal will have ahigher cholesterol concentration in the plasmamembranes.c. The cells’ plasma membranes will beindistinguishable.d. The cells from the Mediterranean coast animal willhave a higher glycoprotein content, while the cellsfrom the Mojave Desert animal will have a higherlipoprotein content.

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A scientist compares the plasma membrane composition
of an animal from the Mediterranean coast with one from
the Mojave Desert. Which hypothesis is most likely to be
correct?
a. The cells from the Mediterranean coast animal will
have more fluid plasma membranes.
b. The cells from the Mojave Desert animal will have a
higher cholesterol concentration in the plasma
membranes.
c. The cells’ plasma membranes will be
indistinguishable.
d. The cells from the Mediterranean coast animal will
have a higher glycoprotein content, while the cells
from the Mojave Desert animal will have a higher
lipoprotein content.

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