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Which of the following attributes of the membrane is most affected at the transition temperature?(a) size(b) fluidity(c) internal composition(d) internal environmentThe question was posed to me in quiz.My question is based upon Cellular Membranes in chapter Cellular Membranes of Cell Biology

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The correct choice is (B) fluidity

The EXPLANATION: At the transition temperature, the bilayer distinctly CHANGES from liquid crystalline phase to crystalline GEL. This occurs when the temperature is lowered from a standard warm temperature of 37⁰C.



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