SNAREs can be anchored to the plasma membrane via a single transmembrane helix. If this is the case, the transmembrane helix anchors the protein through both membrane leaflets.

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The first sentence is true because SNARE proteins can indeed be anchored to the plasma membrane through a single transmembrane helix. However, the second sentence is false because a single transmembrane helix anchors the protein through only one leaflet of the bilayer, not both.

SNAREs Can Be Anchored to the Plasma Membrane Via a Single