fluidity Flashcards
an important feature of membranes
1
Q
if cholesterol is added to a liquid, how is fluidity influenced
A
if cholesterol is added to a liquid, the fluidity will decrease
2
Q
if cholesterol is added to a solid, how is fluidity influenced
A
if cholesterol is added to a solid, fluidity is increased
3
Q
how does temperature influence fluidity
A
warming increases fluidity (liquid crystals)
cooling decreases fluidity (crystalline gel)
4
Q
why is fluidity important
A
it is important for cell function and is determined by temperature and lipid compositions
