A scientist is examining the function of macromolecule in a cell. She notices that movement of large molecules into and out of the cell is distrupted when she damages one specific type of macromolecule. Which macromolecule has she most likely damaged

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She notices that movement of large molecules into and out of the cell is ... and out of the cell is disrupted when she damages one specific type of macromolecule. ... The macromolecule which has she most likely damaged would be a protein.

Answer:

The correct answer would be transport proteins.

Transport proteins are the class of membrane proteins which are involved in the movement of other macromolecules and charged ions across the cell membrane.

These are the integral membrane proteins and form channels or carriers across the membrane.

They help in facilitated diffusion as well as active transport of the substances in and out of the cell.

For example, aquaporins are the integral membrane protein which serve as channels and help in the movement of water in and out of the cell, sodium-potassium pump are the carrier proteins which help in active transport of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane et cetera.