Which of the following statements about membrane proteins is false?
A) Hydrophilic regions of integral membrane proteins are in contact with the interior of the bilayer.
B) Peripheral membrane proteins may be associated with the phospholipid head groups.
C) Integral membrane proteins can move in the plane of the membrane.
D) Some membrane proteins may have oligosaccharides attached to them.
E) None of the above

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Hydrophilic regions of integral membrane proteins are exposed to the exterior or interior aqueous environment, not the interior of the bilayer.

Which of the Following Statements About Membrane Proteins Is False