Chapter 20, Problem 90P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the cell membranes of bacteria grown at 20⁰ C having higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids as compared to the bacteria of same species grown at 30⁰ C should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in short PUFAs are the fatty acids which have more than one double bonds within the backbone. It incorporates several vital compounds like important fatty acids.