Integral Membrane Proteins in Biological Membranes

Medium Biochemistry Lipids And Membranes

In the context of biological membranes, the fluid mosaic model describes the arrangement of lipids and proteins within a cell membrane. Integral membrane proteins are essential for various functions such as transport, signaling, and maintaining the structural integrity of the membrane.

Which of the following statements about integral membrane proteins is true?

They can easily diffuse across the lipid bilayer.

They are often involved in transporting polar molecules.

They are solely responsible for membrane fluidity.

They are typically found only on the cytosolic side of the membrane.

Hint

Submitted2.2K

Correct2.0K

% Correct89%