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Author: Jeff Hardin, Gregory Paul Bertoni
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.4CC
Proteins can be attached to the membrane in a variety of ways. How does the mode of attachment relate to their function?
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Which of the following statements is true of membrane proteins?
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- Consider the amino acids on the image below. Which of the following amino acids would be most likely to be found in the part of an integral membrane protein that is located within the membrane? (Select all answers that apply.) Asparagine (Asn) Lysine (Lys) Phenylalanine (Phe) Valine (Val) Glutamic acid (Glu) Methionine (Met)arrow_forwardIf a membrane protein is described as "integral" what does that word refer to? A) super important; plays a key function B) It is bonded to a non protein molecule like a sugar chain or lipid C) It must be an ID tage/ cell recognition protein D) It is strongly integrated/ embedded into the membrane likely spanning the entire widtharrow_forwardwhere is Peripheral membrane protein made and how does it transfer to the membrane?arrow_forward
- Define the term transmembrane proteins?arrow_forwardThe integral membrane protein XYZR has a single alpha helix spanning the membrane. Where was this protein made and what can you say about amino acids that occur/do not occur in the alpha helix versus the domains sticking out on both sides of the membrane?arrow_forwardDistinguish between integral and peripheral membrane proteins.arrow_forward
- What four components are required for the translocation of proteins across the endoplasmic reticulum membrane?arrow_forwardDescribe the various types of specialized domains that can be established in the plasma membrane? what is the general consequence of these domains (ie why form them )?arrow_forwarda) (i) Give THREE (3) amino acids that most likely can be located in the part of the trans- membrane protein that lies within the cell membrane. Explain why. (ii)Give THREE (3) amino acids that most likely can be located in the part of the transmembrane protein that lies outside the cell membrane. Explain why.arrow_forward
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