Which of the following changes is more likely to further confine a membrane protein within a corral established by the cortical cytoskeletal network?
A) Increased temperature
B) Protease cleavage of the extracellular domain of the protein
C) Binding to an extracellular ligand
D) Protease cleavage of the cytosolic domain of the protein
E) Binding of the protein to other transmembrane proteins

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The size of the cytoplasmic domain and, more importantly, the association with other proteins affect the extent to which a transmembrane protein is confined within a corral.

Which of the Following Changes Is More Likely to Further