Although we tend to think of the cell membrane as a smooth covering for a cell, the membrane can undergo dramatic shape changes as the cell contents (the cytosol) oozes around underneath the membrane. As a result, the cell membrane can curve abruptly to allow a projection or an indentation in the cell surface (see photo). Cells facilitate the curving of the membrane by swapping out the acyl chains of membrane phospholipids. Which would have a greater effect on the ability of the membrane to curve: replacing saturated acyl chains with unsaturated acyl chains or replacing unsaturated acyl chains with saturated acyl chains? (

Although we tend to think of the cell membrane as a smooth covering for a cell, the membrane can undergo dramatic shape changes as the cell contents (the cytosol) oozes around underneath the membrane. As a result, the cell membrane can curve abruptly to allow a projection or an indentation in the cell surface (see photo). Cells facilitate the curving of the membrane by swapping out the acyl chains of membrane phospholipids. Which would have a greater effect on the ability of the membrane to curve: replacing saturated acyl chains with unsaturated acyl chains or replacing unsaturated acyl chains with saturated acyl chains? (

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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