Membrane Proteins Flashcards
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What are receptor proteins?
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Protein embedded in the membrane that binds to specific substances to induce a cellular response
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What are cell recognition proteins?
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Glycoproteins embedded in the membrane that enable immune cells to differentiate self from non-self
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What are enzymatic proteins?
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Protein embedded in the membrane that catalyzes a specific reaction
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What are carrier proteins?
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Selectively interacts with specific substances to move them across the membrane
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What are channel proteins?
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Proteins that allow molecules or ions to move freely across the membrane
