Membrane proteins that extend into the lipid bilayer are called

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Integral proteins are embedded within and extend into the lipid bilayer. Lipoproteins are a type of protein that have a lipid component but may not necessarily extend into the lipid bilayer. Peripheral proteins are not embedded within the lipid bilayer but rather attached to the surface. Glycoproteins are proteins with carbohydrate groups attached to them. Extrinsic proteins is not a commonly used term in membrane protein classification.

Membrane Proteins That Extend into the Lipid Bilayer Are Called