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In the previous chapter, the membrane is described as a physically dynamic structure. In this chapter, the biological activity of membranes is emphasized. The biomembrane is not simply a passive structure whose function is to delineate and enclose aqueous compartments. A brief consideration of the kinds of enzymes which are membrane-bound will illustrate the extraordinary diversity of catalytic activities associated with membranes.
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Gennis, R.B. (1989). Membrane Enzymology. In: Biomembranes. Springer Advanced Texts in Chemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2065-5_6
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