how-might-the-presence-of-saturated-fatty-acids-in-cell-membranes-affect-membran

Question

How might the presence of saturated fatty acids in cell membranes affect membrane fluidity?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fatty acids decrease membrane fluidity due to tight packing.

Answer

Saturated fatty acids increase membrane rigidity due to loose packing.

Answer

Saturated fatty acids increase membrane fluidity due to loose packing.

Answer

Saturated fatty acids have no effect on membrane fluidity.