Peripheral proteins are linked to either surface of the plasma membrane by

A) covalent disulfide bonds.
B) associating with fatty acids through hydrophobic interactions.
C) associating with glycoproteins on the inner membrane surface.
D) bonding to integral proteins through noncovalent interactions.
E) embedding in only one side of the membrane.

Hydrophobic Interactions

Non-covalent bonding interactions that occur between nonpolar molecules or molecular regions, driving them together in aqueous environments.

Peripheral Proteins

Proteins that are attached to the surface of the membrane and are not embedded within the lipid bilayer, playing roles in cell signaling and structure.

Covalent Disulfide Bonds

Strong chemical bonds formed between two sulfur atoms within or between polypeptide chains, important for the stability and folding of proteins.