how is membrane fluidity affected in cold/ hot environment ?

[dentalstudent2021]

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what is the effect on the unsaturated + saturated bonds in cold + hot environment ? Thanks!

 

[DAT Destroyer]

what is the effect on the unsaturated + saturated bonds in cold + hot environment ? Thanks!

In cold environment, organism uses more unsaturated fatty acids to keep a membrane less rigid. In hot environment, an organism uses saturated fatty acids to keep a membrane less fluid.
Remember, unsaturated fats have lower melting point than saturated fats.
Hope this helps.

 

[tyjacobs]

what is the effect on the unsaturated + saturated bonds in cold + hot environment ? Thanks!

If you download my bio notes, there's a section on the state diagram of the plasma membrane and what factors effect the diagram

 

[MolarDentist]

I found this. Hope it helps

https://www.boundless.com/biology/t...and-structure-64/membrane-fluidity-328-11465/