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What is the importance of carrier proteins in plasma membranes

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Answer: carries charged molecules (ions) accross membrane

Step-by-step explanation:

Carrier proteins plays a role in facillitated and active diffusion of charged molecules or ions across the cell membrane.

In other words, carrier proteins are responsible for transporting charged or polar molecules.

When the charged molecule binds to the carrier protein, it will undergo changes to allow for transportation of the specific molecule.

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