Which of the following would be the most likely interaction between a membrane and a peripheral membrane protein that contained high lysine content?

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Lysine is a positively charged amino acid, so it would most likely interact with the negatively charged phospholipid head groups in the membrane through ionic interactions. The other options (hydrophobic interaction, hydrogen bonding, covalent bonding) are less likely because they do not involve charged interactions that would be favorable for a lysine-containing protein in a membrane environment.

Which of the Following Would Be the Most Likely Interaction