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MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Flashcards: 2a Plasma Membrane Fluid Mosaic

Study 2a Plasma Membrane Fluid Mosaic in MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is an integral (transmembrane) membrane protein?

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Protein embedded in bilayer, often spanning it. These proteins integrate deeply into the lipid bilayer through hydrophobic domains, often traversing it to connect intracellular and extracellular environments.

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A toxin inserts into the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane and crosslinks neighboring phospholipid head groups without directly binding proteins. Shortly after exposure, FRAP of a labeled transmembrane protein shows reduced lateral recovery. Under the fluid mosaic model, which explanation is most consistent?
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