Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 5, Problem 7RQ
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?
- The cells from the Mediterranean coast animal will have more fluid plasma membranes
- The cells from the Mojave Desert animal will have a higher cholesterol concentration in the plasma membranes
- The cells’ plasma membranes will be indistinguishable
- 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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