The membrane proteins that are sensitive to extracellular materials are called
A) receptor proteins.
B) channel proteins.
C) carrier proteins.
D) anchor proteins.
E) identifier proteins.

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Receptor proteins are responsible for detecting and binding to specific molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, in the extracellular environment. This binding can trigger a cellular response, such as a change in membrane permeability or activation of a signaling pathway. Channel proteins, carrier proteins, anchor proteins, and identifier proteins are not necessarily sensitive to extracellular materials in the same way that receptor proteins are.

The Membrane Proteins That Are Sensitive to Extracellular Materials Are