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Question

How might altering the length of fatty acid chains in phospholipids affect membrane properties?

Accepted Answer

Longer fatty acid chains increase membrane rigidity and decrease permeability.

Answer

Chain length in phospholipids has no effect on membrane properties.

Answer

Longer fatty acid chains increase membrane fluidity and permeability.

Answer

Shorter fatty acid chains increase membrane rigidity and decrease permeability.