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What is the major site of ATP hydrolysis for active transport?

A. Integral membrane proteins
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B. The lipid bilayer
C. Peripheral surface proteins
D. The nucleus

📝 Explanation

Transmembrane pumps (like the Na+/K+ pump) use ATP to change conformation and transport ions.

📖 Additional Information

  • Integral membrane proteins
  • The lipid bilayer
  • Peripheral surface proteins
  • The nucleus

Transmembrane pumps (like the Na+/K+ pump) use ATP to change conformation and transport ions.

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