« previous next »

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

hummingbird

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
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.


Jones

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 145
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!


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

hummingbird

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #2 on: Jun 9, 2013
Thanks :D It was right!


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

Mackerel tabby, showing the characteristic "M" on its forehead. Mackerel tabby, showing the characteristic "M" on its forehead.
Molecular complementarity permits tight protein bonding via multiple noncovalent Molecular complementarity permits tight protein bonding via multiple noncovalent
Like all animals, primates must balance their calories expended searching for food with calories, pr Like all animals, primates must balance their calories expended searching for food with calories, pr
The four levels of protein structure The four levels of protein structure
Hormones that act through second messengers involve a three-protein module Hormones that act through second messengers involve a three-protein module
The quaternary level of protein structure as seen in hemoglobin The quaternary level of protein structure as seen in hemoglobin
Video: Double Stranded DNA Molecule Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library