Which of the following types of molecules are most likely to be excluded from the hydrophobic portion of the phospholipid bilayer?
A) transmembrane proteins
B) integral membrane proteins
C) peripheral membrane proteins
D) cholesterol

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Peripheral membrane proteins are not embedded within the hydrophobic portion of the phospholipid bilayer. Instead, they are typically attached to the membrane's surface, either to integral membrane proteins or to phospholipid head groups, and do not interact with the hydrophobic core of the membrane.

Which of the Following Types of Molecules Are Most Likely