Question

There are several ways that membrane proteins can associate with the cell membrane. Membrane proteins that extend through the lipid bilayer are called *transmembrane* proteins and have _______ regions that are exposed to the interior of the bilayer.

1) amphipathic
2) hydrophilic
3) noncovalently
4) cortical
5) hydrophobic
6) peripheral
7) covalently
8) integral
9) transmembrane
10) detergent
11) micelle
12) unfolded

Answer 1

Transmembrane proteins have hydrophobic regions exposed to the interior of the lipid bilayer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Membrane proteins that extend through the lipid bilayer are called transmembrane proteins and have hydrophobic regions that are exposed to the interior of the bilayer.