Chapter 4, Problem 12DYB

Summary Introduction

To list:

The plasma membrane protein and describe their functions.

Concept introduction:

Plasma membrane is made up of a lipid bilayer, the polar head of plasma membrane is hydrophilic and interacts with polar molecules and water, and non polar tails are hydrophobic and make the membrane impermeable to most of the water soluble molecules. The protein present in the membrane performs a specialized function such as transport, carriers, and receptors.