Table of contents

1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

8. Membrane Structure

Membrane Proteins

Cell Biology

8. Membrane Structure

Membrane Proteins

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a type of membrane protein?

Integral membrane proteins

Peripheral membrane proteins

Proteogylcan membrane proteins

Lipid anchored membrane proteins

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Understand the types of membrane proteins: Integral, Peripheral, and Lipid-anchored proteins are all types of membrane proteins with distinct characteristics.

Integral membrane proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer and often span the entire membrane.

Peripheral membrane proteins are not embedded in the lipid bilayer. Instead, they are loosely attached to the exterior or interior surfaces of the membrane, often through interactions with integral proteins.

Lipid-anchored membrane proteins are covalently attached to lipid molecules within the membrane, anchoring them to the membrane surface.

Proteoglycans are not classified as membrane proteins. They are glycoproteins with long carbohydrate chains and are often found in the extracellular matrix, not as a type of membrane protein.