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Are proteins in a cell alive?

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protein forms structural components of the cell (Membrane Proteins), Some proteins are bound only to the membrane surface, others have one region buried within the membrane or both sides (transmembrane proteins) of it. Membrane Proteins are classified as: integral (intrinsic) and peripheral (extrinsic)

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"yes"

"no"--I see someone says "yes" above, but typically biologists say the cell is the smallest living unit (must have DNA or RNA--some viruses have only RNA).

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Proteins are not considered "living," as they do not meet the 8 requirements of living things.

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No, they are not alive

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