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which of the following is not a function of membrane proteins?
bind to ligands
regulate the passage of ions
anchor or stabilize the cell membrane
act as transport molecules for various solutes
produce energy
Membrane proteins can bind to ligands (receptor - ligand interactions), regulate ion passage (ion channels), anchor/stabilize the cell membrane (cytoskeleton - membrane connections), and act as transporters for solutes. Energy production mainly occurs in organelles like mitochondria, not a function of membrane proteins.
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