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  • Q:

    Biologists often view the membrane of a neuron as a capacitor, because it separates charged ions inside and outside the membrane. Which of the following changes to the membrane would allow for increased ability of the membrane to separate charge?

     

    A

    Longer fatty acid chains in the phospholipid membrane.

    B

    Shortening the fatty acid chains in the phospholipid membrane.

    C

    Inserting magnesium ion symporters in the membrane.

    D

    None of the above



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