The Freeze-Fracture Technique of Electron Microscopy Is Useful in Studying

question 50

Multiple Choice

The freeze-fracture technique of electron microscopy is useful in studying membrane structure because

• A) integral membrane proteins can be seen in association with one leaflet of the lipid bilayer
• B) all the proteins can be removed from the membrane
• C) the degree of order of the lipid bilayer can be determined
• D) the presence of bound carbohydrates can be detected

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