Question

For each given statement, choose an accurate response that is either likely or unlikely to be seen when a bacterial culture growing at 37∘C is transferred to a culture room maintained at 25∘C based on the stated reasoning:

enhanced rate of synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids

Answer 1

When transferring a bacterial culture from 37°C to 25°C, it is unlikely to see an enhanced rate of synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a bacterial culture growing at 37°C is transferred to a culture room maintained at 25°C, it is unlikely to see an enhanced rate of synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.

Bacteria typically adjust their fatty acid composition in response to changes in temperature. When the temperature decreases, bacteria may increase the proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in their plasma membrane to maintain membrane fluidity. However, in this case, the transition from 37°C to 25°C is not substantial enough to trigger a significant change in fatty acid synthesis.

Therefore, the response to the temperature change is unlikely to result in an enhanced rate of synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.