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25. The structural consequence of attaching a hydrophilic carbohydrate cluster to a hydrophobic membrane protein anchor is that the molecule becomes

A. Completely water-soluble
B. Amphipathic
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C. Unstable and prone to degradation
D. Non-functional

📝 Explanation

The molecule develops dual properties: a hydrophobic domain anchored in the lipid bilayer and a hydrophilic domain exposed to water.

📖 Additional Information

  • Completely water-soluble
  • Amphipathic
  • Unstable and prone to degradation
  • Non-functional

The molecule develops dual properties: a hydrophobic domain anchored in the lipid bilayer and a hydrophilic domain exposed to water.

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