9. Integral proteins
10. Transmembrane proteins
Plasma membrane is embedded with many types of proteins. The two most important types are the intrinsic and extrinsic proteins.
Intrinsic proteins | extrinsic proteins |
Also known as embedded proteins or transmembrane proteins | also known as peripheral membrane proteins |
Embedded inside the membrane and span both the surfaces of the membrane | present at the Periphery of the membrane either on the extracellular surface or towards the intracellular surface of the membrane |
Involved in transportation of molecules from one surface of the membrane to the other surface | involved in cell signalling |
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