Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 6 - Cell Membranes - 6.1 - Biological Membranes Are Lipid-Protein Bilayers - 6.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 115: 3

Answer

Integral and peripheral proteins are two kinds of membrane proteins. Integral proteins are embedded in the entire bilayer while peripheral proteins are placed on the interior or exterior surface of the membrane bilayer due to the specific amino acids that allow it to attract the phosphate heads of the phospholipids.

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Integral and peripheral proteins are two kinds of membrane proteins. Integral proteins are embedded in the entire bilayer while peripheral proteins are placed on the interior or exterior surface of the membrane bilayer due to the specific amino acids that allow it to attract the phosphate heads of the phospholipids.
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