A Protein That Is Temporarily Associated with a Biological Membrane

question 66

Multiple Choice

A protein that is temporarily associated with a biological membrane is a(n) :

• A)transmembrane protein.
• B)integral membrane protein.
• C)peripheral membrane protein.
• D)transmembrane protein and an integral membrane protein.

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Definitions:

Craniectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain.

Surgical Excision

A surgical procedure that involves removing tissue or an organ.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain, and supporting the structures of the face.

Meningioma

A type of brain tumor that arises from the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.