Which of the following strongly suggests that the membrane is exposed to low temperature?
a. Ions such as K+, Na+, and Ca+ begin to freely leak across the membrane.
b. Molecular motion may increase.
c. Molecular motion may decrease.
d. The membrane may become too fluid.
Ans: c. Molecular motion may decrease.
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