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Indicate Whether the Following Statements Are TRUE or FALSE

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Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.If a statement is false, explain why it is false.

Premises:
Membrane proteins that pump ions in and out of the cell are classified as enzymes.

A protein that relies on protein-protein interactions to stabilize its membrane association is classified as a peripheral membrane protein because it can be dissociated without the use of detergents.

A protein can be embedded on the cytosolic side of the membrane bilayer by employing a hydrophobic ? helix.

Lipid-linked proteins are classified as peripheral membrane proteins because the polypeptide chain does not pass through the bilayer.

Responses:
True
False

Correct Answer:

Membrane proteins that pump ions in and out of the cell are classified as enzymes.

A protein that relies on protein-protein interactions to stabilize its membrane association is classified as a peripheral membrane protein because it can be dissociated without the use of detergents.

A protein can be embedded on the cytosolic side of the membrane bilayer by employing a hydrophobic ? helix.

Lipid-linked proteins are classified as peripheral membrane proteins because the polypeptide chain does not pass through the bilayer.

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