2007-01-08 00:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by Mickey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
In order for life (at least as we know it) to survive it requires an aqueous environment inside the cell. If membranes were made of water soluble materials (salts and sugars) then they would dissolve and the cell's contents would leak out. In fact there are water-insoluble sugars and salts, but lipids have the added advantage of being able to remain liquid and still form a flexible, semi-permeable membrane.
2007-01-08 01:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all living things in this planet will die. This is because the membrane is made of lipid and protein so that it is flexible. If it is made of sugar and salt, then i will become fragile, so just even a touch can cause alot of damage.
2007-01-08 00:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sherlock Holmes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salts and sugars are water soluble and therefore would dissolve and not hold together to maintaine a membrane.
2007-01-08 02:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starters we would be living on another planet. We just wouldn't be viable at all in the current environment.
2007-01-08 00:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals would be much tastier
2007-01-08 00:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose we would be much sweeter. And sometimes salty.
2007-01-08 00:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋