MBB 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Fluid Mosaic Model, Phospholipid, Glycolipid

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They do not alter the stability of reactants or products, but they do lower the energy required to form the transition state. Therefore, enzymes lower activation energy and speed up the reaction. They also do this with out being consumed. The fluidity of membranes is caused by the chemical quality of phospholipids and concentration of cholesterol in the membrane. Mosaic portion refers to the various components that make up the membrane structure, all of which contribute to its function. Proteins allow for cell-to-cell communication, transport substances in and out of the cell, etc. Therefore, membrane function is critical to both cell structure and its function: homeoviscous adaptation refers to the cell membrane"s ability to remain fluid. This is important for maintaining structural integrity of cells. It becomes particularly important for organisms living in cold temperatures. The composition of their phospholipids will include more unsaturated fatty acids, with shorter carbon chains than unsaturated longer fatty acids.

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