Membranes-II Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the protein SNARE?
A
gathers the appropriate membranes to initiate fusion process
2
Q
What would be the motivation for mitochondrial fusion?
A
If a mitochondrial is old and going to die soon fusion is a way for it to survive and salvage the its DNA
3
Q
What two factors control membrane fluidity?
A
Fatty acid composition and Cholesterol content