Membranes-II Flashcards

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What is the function of the protein SNARE?

A

gathers the appropriate membranes to initiate fusion process

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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

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3
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What two factors control membrane fluidity?

A

Fatty acid composition and Cholesterol content

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