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What Are Proteins? — Structure & Function

By Hannah Bonville
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The image below shows a portion of the cell membrane. Two types of proteins are labeled: integral proteins and peripheral proteins. Use your knowledge of the cell membrane and this diagram to answer the question that follows.

Peripheral proteins are found on the outside of the cell membrane, while integral proteins are, well, integrated into the cell membrane.

Image source: By Meng-jou wu [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Which of the statements below is false?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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