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Transport Proteins

Definition: Transport proteins are integral membrane proteins that help move molecules across the cell membrane, facilitating the transportation of essential substances such as ions, nutrients, and wastes within living organisms.

Sense 1: In biology, transport proteins refer to a class of proteins involved in the active or passive transport of molecules across cell membranes.

Example Sentence: The transport proteins embedded in the cell membrane efficiently move glucose from the bloodstream into the cells.

Sense 2: In biochemistry, transport proteins are proteins that bind to and transport specific substances, such as ions or small molecules, within an organism's cells or across cell membranes.

Example Sentence: The role of transport proteins in the liver is crucial for maintaining proper bile secretion and aiding in the digestion of fats.

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