Lipid-linked proteins are classified as peripheral membrane proteins because the polypeptide chain does not pass through the bilayer.

a. true
b. false


b. false - Lipid-linked proteins are classified as integral membrane proteins because although they are not transmembrane proteins, they are covalently bound to membrane lipids and cannot be dissociated without disrupting the membrane's integrity.

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