Membrane proteins - Answer Outer surface: bind substrates or process large
molecules for transport
Inner surface:energy yielding reactions and
cellular functions
clustered to allow interaction or grouping of those with similar functions
Integral proteins - Answer embedded in the membrane
Peripheral proteins - Answer one portion anchored and other region pointed either into
or out of the cell
*lipoproteins-lipid tail that anchors into membrane
Associated proteins - Answer Not embedded but are firmly associated with membrane
surfaces
Archaeal membranes - Answer Ether bonds between glycerol and hydrophobic side
chains
*lipids lack fatty acids
*lipids=multiple 5C hydrocarbon isoprene
*cytoplasic membrane=glycerol diethers/
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