A Protein That Forms an Ion Channel in a Membrane

question 3

Multiple Choice

A protein that forms an ion channel in a membrane is most likely to be

• A) a peripheral protein.
• B) a transmembrane protein.
• C) a phosphorylated protein.
• D) an enzyme.
• E) entirely outside the phospholipid bilayer.

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