Proteins in RBC membrane Flashcards
1
Q
Glycophorin is what type of protein
A
Single pass transmembrane protein
2
Q
Glycophorin was the first membrane protein for which what was determined?
A
complete amino acid sequence determined
3
Q
The parasite which causes malaria uses what to the enter the RBC
A
Glycophorin A
4
Q
Spectrin is what type of protein?
A
A cytoskeletal protein noncovalently associated with the cytosolic side of the RBC membrane
5
Q
Ankyrin does what ?
A
Links the spectrin network to the plasma membrane
6
Q
Lipid Monolayer in Archaea has better membrane stability by?
A
Bipolar isoprenoid tetraethers with unique alcohols
7
Q
Relatives of lipid monolayer in archae
A
Volcanic hot springs and acidic environment
