Which of the following is a function of unsaturated fatty acids in membranes?
A) They give the interior of the membrane liquid-like structure.
B) They provide a site for chemical reactions to occur.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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Unsaturated fatty acids have kinks in their hydrocarbon chains due to the presence of double bonds, which prevents the hydrocarbon chains from packing tightly together. This increases the fluidity of the membrane and allows for greater flexibility and movement of molecules within the membrane. However, unsaturated fatty acids do not directly provide a site for chemical reactions to occur in the membrane.

Which of the Following Is a Function of Unsaturated Fatty