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The gap between membrane-spanning proteins is often referred to as the "intermembrane space" or "extracellular space," depending on the context. This gap can vary in width and serves as a region for signaling, ion transport, or molecular interactions. In some cases, such as in ion channels or transporters, the gap may allow specific molecules to pass through or interact with the interior of the cell or the surrounding environment. The specific functions and dimensions of this gap can vary significantly between different types of membrane proteins.
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What are openings in the cell membrane called?
Protein channels
When a hormone molecule binds to a specific protein on the plasma membrane the protein it binds to is called?
... a receptor protein.
Is the membrane protein complexes that strengthens the adhesion between adjacent cells a plant cell?
No, the membrane protein complexes that strengthen the adhesion between adjacent cells are found in animal cells as adherens junctions and desmosomes. In plant cells, the equivalent structures are called plasmodesmata, which are channels that allow for communication between adjacent plant cells.
A protein on the cell membrane that recognizes and binds to specific substances is called a?
Enzyme
Is a gel-like material between the cell membrane and the cell nucleus?
The gel-like material between the cell membrane and the nucleus is called the cytoplasm. It contains various organelles and provides structure and support to the cell. The cytoplasm also plays a crucial role in cellular functions such as metabolism and protein synthesis.
What is A membrane protein with a carbohydrate chain?
A membrane protein with a carbohydrate chain is called glycoprotein
What are openings in the cell membrane called?
Protein channels
When a hormone molecule binds to a specific protein on the plasma membrane the protein it binds to is called?
... a receptor protein.
What is the name of the process in which an intracellular protein-containing vesicle fuses with the cell membrane and expels the protein to the outside of the cell?
A protein containing vesicle within a cell fuses with the cell membrane and ejects the protein is called exocytosis. A lysosome eats or ingests a bacterium is called phagocytosis.
A protein on the cell membrane binds and recognized to specific substance is called a?
It is called a receptor protein.
Is the membrane protein complexes that strengthens the adhesion between adjacent cells a plant cell?
No, the membrane protein complexes that strengthen the adhesion between adjacent cells are found in animal cells as adherens junctions and desmosomes. In plant cells, the equivalent structures are called plasmodesmata, which are channels that allow for communication between adjacent plant cells.
A protein on the cell membrane that recognizes and binds to specific substances is called a?
Enzyme
What are membrane bound sacs Golgi complex packs protein and other material into?
These membrane bound sacs are called vesicles.
Openings in the nuclear membrane?
Nuclear pores are the openings in the nuclear membrane that allow the passage of molecules like proteins and RNA between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. These pores are essential for maintaining communication and regulating transport between the nucleus and the rest of the cell.
What is the outer layer in animal cells called?
the cell membrane. It is a protein mosaic this is hydrophobic on both sides and hydrophllic in the center.
Is a gel-like material between the cell membrane and the cell nucleus?
The gel-like material between the cell membrane and the nucleus is called the cytoplasm. It contains various organelles and provides structure and support to the cell. The cytoplasm also plays a crucial role in cellular functions such as metabolism and protein synthesis.
What is the protein that punches hole into the plasma membrane of a infected host cell called?
The protein that punches holes into the plasma membrane of an infected host cell is called a pore-forming protein. These proteins create pores that disrupt the cell membrane's integrity, leading to cell lysis and death.
