Question

Membrane proteins are held in the bilayer mainly by
A) Hydrophobic attraction
B) Hydrophilic attraction
C) Covalent bonds
D) Ionic bonds

Answer 1

Membrane proteins are held in the bilayer mainly by
➡️ Hydrophobic attraction

Answer 2

Membrane proteins are held in the bilayer mainly by Hydrophobic attraction.

Option(A)

• Membrane proteins are a type of proteins that interact with cells.
• IT is the only type of membrane that can function on both sides of the bilayer.
• Hydrophobic attraction describes the relationship between water and hydrophobic particles.
• Hydrophilic attraction is when the particles are attracted to water particles.
• Ionic bonds can be defined as the interaction between two ionic charges.