Why is it significant that peripheral membrane proteins can associate with both the extracellular and intracellular sides of the membrane?

• A. It restricts the proteins to only one side of the membrane.
• B. It allows for the formation of hydrophobic interactions.
• C. It prevents the proteins from interacting with integral membrane proteins.
• D. It enables the proteins to participate in signaling and transport processes on both sides of the membrane.

Answer: (D)