Question

What type of protein is a protein molecule that is attached to, or associated with the membrane of a cell or an organelle?

Answer 1

membrane protein

The second main component of plasma membranes are the variety of proteins. A membrane protein is a protein molecule that is attached to, or associated with the membrane of a cell or an organelle. Membrane proteins can be put into two groups based on how the protein is associated with the membrane:  1  integral membrane proteins and  2  peripheral membrane proteins.