Q
Which adaptation is acquired by plants of cooler areas to prevent lipid crystal formation in cell membrane?
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A
A. Change in membrane protein composition.
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B
B. Change in the solute composition of the cell membrane which prevents crystallization.
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C
C. Increase in proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
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D
D. Development of heat shock proteins.
Correct Answer:
C. C. Increase in proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.