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What do channel proteins allow through the membrane?

Posted January 22, 2024

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Channel proteins are a type of protein found embedded in the plasma membrane of a cell. They allow charged ions such as calcium, sodium, potassium, as well as larger molecules such as glucose and water, to pass through the membrane.

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