Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
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ISBN: 9780190259204
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The given blank space in the statement “Three proteins that facilitate the movement of phospholipid molecules across a membrane are flippase, floppase, and __________.”

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One of the important features of biological membranes is membrane fluidity. The proper functioning of various membrane proteins depends upon the lateral rapid movement of the lipid molecules, hence its importance. During lipid imbalance or membrane synthesis, the lipid molecules are transferredfrom one side of a lipid bilayer to the other;this process is called facilitated diffusion as it requires mediator proteins that utilize ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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