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How would increasing the number of phospholipids with double bonds between carbon atoms
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in their tails affect the fluidity of a membrane?
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It would make the plasma membrane more fluid. The double bonds would create "kinks" in the fatty acid tails, which would make them not pack together as tightly, making the PM more fluid.
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