Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Feature of a Carrier

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a plasma membrane?

• A) It is a peripheral membrane protein.
• B) It exhibits a specificity for a particular type of molecule.
• C) It requires the expenditure of cellular energy to function.
• D) It works against diffusion.
• E) It has few, if any, hydrophobic amino acids.

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