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xclash

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on: Aug 16, 2013
Which of the following is a likely response of plants to cold stress?
A) the production of a specific solute "plant coagulant " that reduces water loss
B) reducing the size of ice crystals
C) conversion of the fluid mosaic cell membrane to a solid mosaic one
D) an increase in sterol concentration of membrane lipids so that the membranes remain flexible
E) increasing the proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in the membranes


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2013
I chose C and got the answer, hope that helps.


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