2.2.3 - Membrane Proteins
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of membrane proteins?
💡 Hint: Think about whether they are embedded in the membrane or on its surface.
What function do aquaporins serve in cell membranes?
💡 Hint: Remember, they create channels for water.
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What type of protein spans the entire cell membrane?
💡 Hint: Are these proteins inside or outside the membrane?
True or False: Peripheral proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer.
💡 Hint: Think about whether they interact with the lipid layer.
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Explain how the structure of integral proteins affects their function in cellular transport.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions.
Devise a hypothetical experiment to discover new functions of peripheral proteins in immune response.
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in the cell's environment could influence protein behavior.
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