Biochemistry
Which enzyme would be responsible for moving a phospholipid from the inner monolayer to the outer monolayer?
How does the phospholipid composition of internal membranes differ from that of the plasma membrane?
How do proteins contribute to the asymmetry of the plasma membrane?
In a hypothetical scenario where cholesterol is removed from the plasma membrane, what would be the expected impact on membrane fluidity?
What is the significance of the opposite phospholipid distribution in internal membranes compared to the plasma membrane?
How would you expect the lipid composition of a fish living in Arctic waters to differ from one living in tropical waters?
Why do organisms living in high-temperature environments have membranes with more saturated fatty acids?
