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Proteins, like lipids, are free to move in the membrane. How do we know this?

Concepts of Biology

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ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter3: Cell Structure And Function

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10RQ: Which plasma membrane component can be either found on its surface or embedded in the membrane...

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