How are integral proteins unique in cell membranes?
A) They have no hydrophobic portions.
B) They are weakly bound to the surface of the membrane.
C) They are only located on the inner side of a membrane.
D) They are firmly bound to the membrane.
E) They are completely embedded within the lipid bilayer.

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Integral proteins are unique because they are firmly bound to the membrane, often spanning the lipid bilayer and interacting with both the hydrophobic core and the aqueous environments on either side.

How Are Integral Proteins Unique in Cell Membranes