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Below are descriptions of different membrane-associated proteins. For each descr

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Question

Below are descriptions of different membrane-associated proteins. For each description, write the most appropriate name given to that type of structure.

A protein the crosses both layers of the plasma membrane: ___________________________

A channel protein that allows water to flow in and out of a cell: _______________________

A protein that binds to a solute to facilitate its passive transport: ________________________

A protein that couples the favorable passive transport of one

solute with the unfavorable active transport of another solute: __________________________

A channel protein that acts as a pore to facilitate transport of ions: _______________________

A membrane protein with a polysaccharide attached: _________________________________

Explanation / Answer

A protein the crosses both layers of the plasma membrane: Transmembrane protein

A channel protein that allows water to flow in and out of a cell: aquaporin

A protein that binds to a solute to facilitate its passive transport: Carrier or permease

A protein that couples the favorable passive transport of one

solute with the unfavorable active transport of another solute: cotransporter protein

A channel protein that acts as a pore to facilitate transport of ions: Tunnel protein

A membrane protein with a polysaccharide attached: Glycoprotein

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