If the Hydrophilic Side Chains of a Transmembrane Protein Were

question 156

Multiple Choice

If the hydrophilic side chains of a transmembrane protein were removed, the protein would most likely

• A) remain within the phospholipid bilayer.
• B) extend farther into the cytoplasm.
• C) protrude into the extracellular space.
• D) remain anchored to the cytoskeleton.
• E) become a peripheral protein.

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