MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Cells often contain transmembrane proteins, such as G-protein receptors and other cell-signaling molecules. The transmembrane portions of these proteins typically contain hydrophobic amino acid residues. Which amino acid may be expected to be found in such a transmembrane portion?

     

    A

    tyrosine

    B

    threonine

    C

    isoleucine

    D

    asparagine



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