In Order for a Protein to Be an Integral Membrane

question 8

Multiple Choice

In order for a protein to be an integral membrane protein it would have to be which of the following?

• A)hydrophilic
• B)hydrophobic
• C)amphipathic
• D)completely covered with phospholipids
• E)exposed on only one surface of the membrane

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Definitions:

Premature Infant

An infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation, often facing potential health challenges due to underdeveloped organs.

Low Birth Weight

A term for infants born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to preterm birth or growth restriction in the womb.

LBW

Low Birth Weight, referring to babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams, which can be due to preterm delivery or intrauterine growth restriction.

Premature Rupture

The early breaking of the amniotic sac before labor begins, often referred to as pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM).