hydrophobicamino acids which interact with the tails of bilayer
Protein channel:
lined with hydrophilicamino acids and is filled with water molecules
allow water soluble ions to diffuse through.
Carrier protein:
change shape to allow molecules or ions to the other side
What are the functions of extrinsic proteins?
act as enzymes, play a role in structure and act as receptors
What is a glycoprotein?
carbohydrate and protein joined together which allows cells to attach to eachother to form tissue, act as receptors for hormones and plays role in immune system.
What is a glycolipid?
carbohydrate and lipid joined together which allows cell to recognise other cells.