An important group of peripheral membrane proteins are enzymes, such as the phospholipases that attack the head groups of phospholipids leading to the degradation of damaged membranes. What properties must these enzymes exhibit?
A)resistance to degradation
B)independence from cofactor interaction
C)water solubility
D)lipid solubility
E)membrane spanning domains

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Peripheral membrane proteins, like phospholipases, must be water-soluble to function in the aqueous environment of the cytosol and interact with the membrane surface.

An Important Group of Peripheral Membrane Proteins Are Enzymes, Such