The actual transport of protons by the proton pump is mediated by a transmembrane protein which undergoes a change in its

a. conformation.

b. amino acid sequence.

c. net charge.

d. solubility.

e. immunity.

The correct answer is A) Conformation.

Explanation:

Proton pumps are usually molecules that are able to change its conformation in order to transport molecules from one side to the other. The amino acid sequence cannot be changed, because it would change completely the function of the protein. For example, the sodium/potassium pump changes its conformation in order to move these molecules from one side of the membrane to the other.

parasites can detrimentally affect their host, but also must not allow their host to die before they can complete their life cycle. some parasites have complex life cycles with many different hosts, and have had to find ways of persisting in many different environments during the change from one host to another. ectoparasites live outside the body of the host, and can more easily  disperse, but are  more exposed to predators, parasites, parasitoids. endoparasites live inside the body of the host, and are therefore protected from the outside environment. but they can be  attacked by the host's immune system. they have therefore developed  mechanisms for dispersal such as  complex life cycles.