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How Do Plant Cell Membranes Differ from Animal?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Plant membranes contain sterols like sitosterol instead of cholesterol.
  • They have higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
  • Plant membranes are less fluid due to sterol differences.
  • They also have unique lipids like galactolipids in chloroplasts.
  • Cell wall interactions affect membrane organization.

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