Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a plasma membrane?
A) It is a peripheral membrane protein.
B) It exhibits a specificity for a particular type of molecule.
C) It requires the expenditure of cellular energy to function.
D) It works against diffusion.
E) It has no hydrophobic regions.

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Carrier proteins exhibit specificity for a particular type of molecule, allowing them to transport only certain molecules across the membrane.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Feature of a Carrier