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14 February, 23:10

How do bacteria that live in a hot spring control the fluidity of their plasma membrane?

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  1. 14 February, 23:18
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    Thermophilic bacteria adjust the fluidity of their plasma membrane by increasing the distinct fatty acids and polar carotenoid content.

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    Thermophilic bacteria adjust fluidity of their plasma membrane by increasing the following content in it;

    Branched iso-fatty acids Long-chain fatty acids Saturated fatty acids Polar carotenoid content

    Interestingly, the thermophilic bacteria that grow above 70°C possess lipid species such as diether, tetraethers, and tetra esters.
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