The part of a membrane protein that extends through the phospholipid bilayer is primarily composed of amino acids that are
A)highly polar.
B)negatively charged.
C) non-polar.
D)positively charged.

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The part of a membrane protein that extends through the phospholipid bilayer is primarily composed of non-polar amino acids because the interior of the phospholipid bilayer is hydrophobic. Non-polar amino acids interact favorably with the hydrophobic lipid tails.

The Part of a Membrane Protein That Extends Through the Phospholipid