Why Are Integral Membrane Proteins Difficult to Study

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why are integral membrane proteins difficult to study?

• A)They are difficult to isolate in soluble form due to their hydrophobic transmembrane domains.
• B)They are difficult to isolate in soluble form due to their hydrophilic transmembrane domains.
• C)They are so small.
• D)They are so large.
• E)None of these are correct.

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