The Compounds in Biological Membranes That Form a Barrier to the Movement

question 72

Multiple Choice

The compounds in biological membranes that form a barrier to the movement of hydrophilic materials across the membrane are

• A) integral membrane proteins.
• B) carbohydrates.
• C) lipids.
• D) nucleic acids.
• E) peripheral membrane proteins.

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Definitions:

Deferred Exploration Expenditure

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Sundry Liabilities

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One-Line Method

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