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What are the similarities between integral and peripheral proteins?

Posted November 27, 2023

Cellular Structures and Organelles Plasma Membrane membrane proteins

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Integral and peripheral proteins are two types of membrane proteins that are attached to the plasma membrane. Both feature hydrophilic components and both serve crucial functions in the cell.

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