You recently identified a novel protein that contains several membrane-spanning domains.You would predict that the amino acids embedded in the membrane would have ____ side groups.
A)nonpolar
B)negatively charged
C)polar uncharged
D)positively charged

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The amino acids embedded in the membrane are typically nonpolar because the interior of the membrane is hydrophobic, and nonpolar side groups interact favorably with the lipid bilayer.

You Recently Identified a Novel Protein That Contains Several Membrane-Spanning