Biology
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ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 5, Problem 3U
The transmembrane domain of an integral membrane protein
a. is composed of hydrophobic amino acids.
b. often forms an α-helical structure.
c. can cross the membrane multiple times.
d. All of the choices are correct.
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