Peripheral membrane proteins
A) interact with the hydrophobic regions of the membrane through covalent bonding.
B) are usually denatured when removed from membranes.
C) are generally non-covalently bound to membrane lipids.
D) may have functional parts on both sides of the membrane.
E) can only be released from membranes by treatment with detergents.

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Peripheral membrane proteins are generally non-covalently bound to membrane lipids, allowing them to associate or dissociate with the membrane without the need for harsh treatments.

Peripheral Membrane Proteins