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membrane fluidity
The motion of phospholipid molecules within the lipid bilayer, dependent on the classes of phospholipids present, their fatty acid composition and degree of unsaturation of the acyl chains, the cholesterol concentration, and temperature.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: General agriculture
- Company: USDA
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