Honors Biology
Carrier proteins are specialized membrane proteins that facilitate the transport of specific molecules across the cell membrane. They operate by binding to the target substance on one side of the membrane and undergoing a conformational change to release it on the other side. This mechanism is essential for the movement of molecules that cannot freely diffuse through the lipid bilayer, connecting to various processes like selective permeability and active transport.
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