Fatty Acids Isolated from the Distal Limb of a Reindeer

Question

Fatty acids isolated from the distal limb of a reindeer would consist of
A) unsaturated fatty acids only.
B) some saturated fatty acids and some unsaturated fatty acids.
C) fatty acids that aggregate to form triglycerides.
D) more unsaturated than saturated fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

Reindeer living in cold environments have more unsaturated fatty acids in their distal limbs to maintain membrane fluidity at low temperatures.