Paper 1 · Cell Structure and Membranes
The diagram shows the fluid mosaic model of a membrane. What is the name and function of molecule X?
AName glycolipid, Function decreases membrane fluidity at high temperatures
BName cholesterol, Function increases membrane fluidity at low temperatures
CName glycolipid, Function decreases membrane fluidity at low temperatures
DName cholesterol, Function increases membrane fluidity at high temperatures
ZIMSEC Biology 9190/1 Paper 1, November 2003, Q1