A Relatively Low Protein Concentration Is Found in the Myelin

question 88

Multiple Choice

A relatively low protein concentration is found in the myelin sheath because

• A) the functional role of proteins in myelin is limited to ion channels.
• B) proteins principally serve as structural components.
• C) the large ganglioside molecules do not leave enough room for proteins.
• D) hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions cannot occur.

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