The ___________ the degree of unsaturation of the fatty acids

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The ___________ the degree of unsaturation of the fatty acids of the bilayer, the ___________ the temperature before the bilayer gels.

A. greater, lower

B. greater, more

C. lesser, higher

D. lesser, higher

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Origin of the question is Cellular Membranes topic in division Cellular Membranes of Cell Biology

Correct option is A. greater, lower

For explanation: When the number of unsaturated fatty acids in the membrane is more, lower the transition temperature at which the membrane gels.