In E. coli the enzyme responsible for creating unsaturated bonds from saturated ones in the fatty acids of the cell membrane is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


desaturase

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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