In the cell membrane, the unsaturated fatty acids contain $\qquad$ that cause the phospholipids to $\qquad$ . This causes the cell membrane to be $\qquad$

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Sure, let's address the question based on the provided text from the image. ∻Answer∻ ⚹ The unsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane contain double bonds that cause the phospholipids to bend. This causes the cell membrane to be more fluid. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ The unsaturated fatty acids contain double bonds. ‖‖ b ⋮ These double bonds cause the phospholipids to bend. ‖‖ c ⋮ This bending results in the cell membrane being more fluid. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Unsaturated fatty acids and membrane fluidity ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains, which introduce kinks. These kinks prevent the fatty acids from packing tightly together, increasing the fluidity of the cell membrane. ⚹◊What specific properties of unsaturated fatty acids affect the cell membrane's structure and function?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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