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Author Question: Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a pla (Read 621 times)

hummingbird

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on: Jun 8, 2013
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a plasma membrane?
A) It is a peripheral membrane protein.
B) It exhibits a specificity for a particular type of molecule.
C) It requires the expenditure of cellular energy to function.
D) It works against diffusion.
E) It has few, if any, hydrophobic amino acids.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 8, 2013
I know the answer to this :D, it's B. Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 9, 2013
Thanks :D It was right!


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