You've just discovered a prokaryotic organism that lives in extremely hot environments. Which of the following would you predict to be true about the phospholipids in its membranes? Select the best answer. Their hydrocarbon tails will be highly unsaturated. They will have a solid membrane. They will interact extensively with cholesterol. They will have extremely short hydrocarbon tails. Their hydrocarbon tails will be saturated.

You've just discovered a prokaryotic organism that lives in extremely hot environments. Which of the following would you predict to be true about the phospholipids in its membranes? Select the best answer. Their hydrocarbon tails will be highly unsaturated. They will have a solid membrane. They will interact extensively with cholesterol. They will have extremely short hydrocarbon tails. Their hydrocarbon tails will be saturated.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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