What is another name for an intrinsic membrane protein?

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A Peripheral Protein
B Integral protein
C Structural protein
D Transport protein

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Answer: B. Integral protein

Intrinsic proteins are buried in or pass right through the cell membrane, so they are also called integral proteins. Peripheral proteins sit only loosely on the surface.

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What is another name for an intrinsic membrane protein?

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