Question

Discuss the importance of polyunsaturated fatty acids in maintaining membrane fluidity. 

21 Jan 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 262
Biological membranes are dynamic structures whose fluidity is essential for proper cellular function, and polyunsaturated fatty acids play a crucial role in maintaining this fluidity. Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain two or more double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains, usually in the cis configuration, which introduces kinks in the fatty acid structure. These
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