Functions in Phospholipids

Question 1

Can water molecules cling onto receptor proteins?

Answer 1

Yes, water molecules can cling onto receptor proteins. But that are not floating in the lipid bilayer.

Question 2

Can water molecules go through transport proteins?

Answer 2

Yes, water molecules can go through transport proteins and exit and enter on either sides.

Question 3

Does the plasma membrane have a bilayer?

Answer 3

Yes, the plasma membrane has a bilayer.