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Microbiology: Cell Membrane and Proteins

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Terms in this set (5)

  • Cell membrane structure

    The cell membrane consists of two layers of phospholipids with embedded proteins.

  • Integral protein

    A protein that is embedded inside the cell membrane.

  • Peripheral protein

    A protein located on the surface of the cell membrane.

  • Receptor function

    A receptor receives chemical signals from outside the cell.

  • Ligand definition

    A ligand is a molecule that binds to a receptor to trigger a response.