Which of the following could be a function of a membrane protein?Select one:a. Thermal insulationb. Oxygen uptakec. Enzymatic activityd. Energy storage

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Which of the folliowing could be a function of a membrane protein? Select one: a. Thermal insulation O b. Oxygen uptake c. Enzymatic activity d. Energy storage

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Which of the following could be a function of a membrane protein?
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a. Thermal insulation
b. Oxygen uptake
c. Enzymatic activity
d. Energy storage

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