Which of the Following Is True of Integral Membrane Proteins

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of integral membrane proteins?

• A) They lack tertiary structure.
• B) They are loosely bound to the surface of the bilayer.
• C) They are usually transmembrane proteins.
• D) They are not mobile within the bilayer.
• E) They serve only a structural role in membranes.

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