Which type of membrane protein would likely be most easily removed in a laboratory experiment?
A) Integral proteins
B) Channel proteins
C) Peripheral proteins
D) Transmembrane proteins
E) Gated channels

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Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the surface of the membrane and can be easily removed by mild detergents or changes in pH. Integral proteins, transmembrane proteins, and channel proteins are embedded within the membrane and are more difficult to remove without disrupting the membrane structure. Gated channels are a type of channel protein and are also embedded within the membrane, making them less likely to be easily removed.

Which Type of Membrane Protein Would Likely Be Most Easily