what is the simple definition of extrinsic protein and Integral protein??
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Most biomembranes contain both types of membrane proteins. Integral membrane proteins, also called intrinsic proteins, have one or more segments that are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer. ... Peripheral membrane proteins, or extrinsic proteins, do not interact with the hydrophobic core of the phospholipid bilayer.
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Extrinsic and intrinsic protein
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- Cell membrane also called the plasma membrane is the outermost covering of the animal cell.
- It is semi permeable composed of lipids and proteins.
- It has two types of proteins , extrinsic and intrinsic proteins.
- Intrinsic protein includes those protein that are embedded within the plasma membrane either partially or completely.
- They are hydrophobic in nature.
- Extrinsic protein are present on the surface of plasma membrane they are more hydrophilic and less hydrophobic in nature.
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