Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a plasma membrane?
A) It is a peripheral membrane protein.
B) It exhibits a specificity for a particular type of molecule.
C) It requires the expenditure of cellular energy to function.
D) It works against diffusion.
E) It has few, if any, hydrophobic amino acids.

Question

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a plasma membrane? 
A) It is a peripheral membrane protein. 
B) It exhibits a specificity for a particular type of molecule. 
C) It requires the expenditure of cellular energy to function. 
D) It works against diffusion. 
E) It has few, if any, hydrophobic amino acids.

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