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Cells of poikilothermic (cold blooded) animals usually have a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids than homeothermic (warm-blooded) animals. Can you account for this?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Poikilothermic and Homeothermic Animals**: - Poikilothermic animals, also known as cold-blooded animals, cannot regulate their body temperature internally and rely on external environmental temperatures. - Homeothermic animals, or warm-blooded animals, maintain a constant internal body temperature regardless of external conditions. 2. **Role of Fatty Acids in Cell Membranes**: - Cell membranes are composed of phospholipids, which include fatty acids. The nature of these fatty acids (saturated vs. unsaturated) affects the fluidity of the membrane. ...
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