Which of the following correctly describes membrane proteins?
A) They are suspended on the surface of the membrane.
B) They are partly embedded in the bilayer.
C) They pass completely through the bilayer.
D) Any of the above, depending on the specific membrane protein.

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Membrane proteins can be found in any of the above mentioned locations depending on the specific protein. Some membrane proteins are fully embedded in the bilayer, some span the entire width of the bilayer, and others are found on the surface of the membrane.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes Membrane Proteins