A protein which lies primarily on the surface of the cell membrane is referred to as a(an)

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Peripheral proteins are located on the surface of the cell membrane and are not embedded within the membrane. Integral proteins span the entire width of the membrane and are embedded within it. Liposomes are artificial lipid vesicles that can be used to encapsulate drugs or other molecules. Glycoproteins are proteins that have carbohydrates attached to them and are often involved in cell-cell recognition. Cholesterol is a type of lipid that can be found within the cell membrane but is not a protein.

A Protein Which Lies Primarily on the Surface of the Cell