Membrane Proteins Perform All of the Following Functions Except

Question

Membrane proteins perform all of the following functions except
A) anchoring the cell to other structures.
B) binding to extracellular ligands.
C) transporting solutes across the membrane.
D) catalyzing chemical reactions.
E) metabolizing glucose to gain energy.

Accepted Answer

Membrane proteins can anchor the cell to other structures, bind to extracellular ligands, transport solutes across the membrane, and catalyze chemical reactions. However, they are not involved in metabolizing glucose to gain energy, which is typically carried out by enzymes within the cytoplasm or mitochondria of the cell.