A prokaryotic organism is isolated from a glacier,where it was thriving.Based on your knowledge of the plasma membrane,you would expect to find a predominance of
A)largely saturated fatty acids.
B)equal amounts of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as long as the chain was close to 12 carbons in length.
C)cell wall to define the cell because the cell membrane would not be present.
D)largely unsaturated fatty acids.
E)none of the above

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Prokaryotic organisms that are adapted to cold environments typically have membranes that are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, as these help maintain membrane fluidity in colder temperatures. This allows the membrane to remain functional even at low temperatures.

A Prokaryotic Organism Is Isolated from a Glacier,where It Was