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Biochemistry Membrane Structure & Function ecc0029b

Addition of PUFA in plasma membrane causes

A
Membrane becomes rigid
B
Increase in fluidity of membrane
C
Decrease in fluidity of membrane
D
No change in fluidity of membrane
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e. increased fluidity of membranes : As explained previously in NOV 2000 paperThe fluidity of the plasma membrane is highly dependent upon the lipid composition of the membrane . * Saturated fatty acids : Increase the transition temperature and hence decrease the fluidity.Unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) : Decrease the transition temperature and hence increase the fluidity of membrane.

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