EXTRA Flashcards
1
Q
What does cholesterol do in the cell membrane?
A
Maintains the fluidity of the membrane by affecting movement of phospholipid
2
Q
Why are unsaturated phospholipids more fluid?
A
Kinks so less compact
3
Q
Whats the role of ATP?
A
provides immediate source of energy, formed in respiration, phosphate group is removed and it makes it hydrolysed and a lot of energy is released as water bonds to phosphate this is the energy that changes the shape
