QUIZ NOTES 1

Questions and Answers

What is the primary role of cytochrome C in the mitochondria?

Initiates apoptosis cascade (correct)

Facilitates glucose metabolism

Synthesizes mitochondrial proteins

Stimulates ATP synthesis

Which structure is primarily involved in synthesizing steroid hormones?

Golgi apparatus

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (correct)

Peroxisome

What feature of the intermediate space in mitochondria supports ATP synthesis?

Permeability to small molecules

Immense cristae formation

Mitochondrial DNA replication

Protein gradient maintenance (correct)

Which process is directly linked to preventing misfolding of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum?

Glucosidase trimming Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Rab-GTP protein in cellular processes?

Involved in vesicle fusion Signup and view all the answers

How does the guanine nucleotide dissociation inhibitor (GDI) affect small GTP-bound proteins?

Prevents their anchorage Signup and view all the answers

What occurs after GTP hydrolysis in the context of vesicle fusion?

It leads to the inactivation of ARF Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the peroxisome?

Role in ATP synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the default pathway for proteins synthesized in the nucleus?

Retention in the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of foldases in the endoplasmic reticulum?

Bind to misfolded proteins Signup and view all the answers

What key function is performed by the proteasome in the endoplasmic reticulum pathway?

Degrades misfolded proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which process occurs in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Steroid hormone synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which is true regarding the inner mitochondrial membrane?

Contains cristae for electron transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glucosidases in the endoplasmic reticulum?

Trimming glucose residues Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Rab proteins is accurate?

They facilitate vesicle targeting in their GTP-bound state Signup and view all the answers

How does the phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides assist in cellular processes?

By forming mannose-6-phosphate for lysosomal targeting Signup and view all the answers

What structural role does the cytosol play in cellular transport?

Enabling gated transport Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the peroxisome's involvement in cellular metabolism?

Contains oxidative enzymes for fatty acid oxidation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to small GTP-bound proteins during GTP hydrolysis?

They return to an inactive GDP-bound state Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the role of cyclic AMP in vesicle targeting?

It activates GEF to stimulate Rab-GTP. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of GTP binding to ARF in vesicle fusion?

It activates ARF to facilitate membrane fusion. Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is involved in the conversion of GDP to GTP?

GEF (Guanine Exchange Factor) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cytochrome C within the mitochondria?

To stimulate the apoptosis cascade. Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular structure is excluded from the endomembrane system?

Peroxisome Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of misfolded proteins being processed by the proteasome?

They are degraded to maintain cellular function. Signup and view all the answers

How does the density of the peroxisome's core contribute to its function?

It provides a site for the reaction of oxidative enzymes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between N-linked glycosylation and the rough ER?

It is the location where glycosylation of proteins takes place. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the inner mitochondrial membrane in relation to ATP synthesis?

It forms the cristae that increase surface area for ATP synthesis. Signup and view all the answers

What function does glucosidase I and II perform in the endoplasmic reticulum?

They facilitate the trimming of glucose residues to prevent misfolding. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum play in cellular function?

Steroid hormone synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the function of cytochrome C?

Initiates apoptosis cascade Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glucosidases I and II in the endoplasmic reticulum?

Cleaving glucose residues to prevent misfolding Signup and view all the answers

Which component is critical for the targeting of proteins to lysosomes?

N-linked oligosaccharides Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the function of the proteasome in the endoplasmic reticulum?

Degrading misfolded proteins Signup and view all the answers

How does the guanine exchange factor (GEF) function in cellular signaling?

Releasing GDP from GTPases Signup and view all the answers

Which is true concerning the relationship between mitochondria and apoptosis?

Mitochondria release cytochrome C during apoptosis Signup and view all the answers

What role do Rab proteins play in cellular transport?

Targeting vesicles to specific intracellular locations Signup and view all the answers

Which process occurs in the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

N-linked glycosylation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes peroxisomes?

Contain oxidizing enzymes for fatty acid metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which product is primarily generated along with citric acid in metabolic processes?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Steroid hormone synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which protein facilitates the exchange of GDP for GTP to activate small GTPases?

Guanine Exchange Factor Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the role of foldases in the endoplasmic reticulum?

They bind to misfolded proteins to aid in proper folding. Signup and view all the answers

What major role does cytochrome C play in cellular processes?

Stimulates the apoptosis cascade Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Rab-GDP when it is hydrolyzed?

It is returned to the cytoplasm and remains inactive. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is essential for the targeting of proteins to lysosomes?

Mannose-6-phosphate Signup and view all the answers

How does the endomembrane system relate to mitochondria and peroxisomes?

Both are excluded from the endomembrane system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of GTP hydrolysis in the process of vesicle fusion?

It converts GTP to GDP, inactivating Rab proteins. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes the peroxisome from other organelles?

Involvement in bile acid and phospholipid synthesis. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in the mitochondrial inner membrane that is crucial for ATP production?

Establishment of a protein gradient Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular component synthesizes N-linked glycosylation?

Rough ER Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the translocon during protein synthesis?

Transfers the peptide chain into the ER Signup and view all the answers

Which key function does glucosidase I and II serve in the endoplasmic reticulum?

Modify N-linked glycoproteins Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Rab-GDP during the intracellular vesicle targeting process?

It becomes activated to Rab-GTP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of the proteasome?

Degrades dysfunctional proteins Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs after GTP hydrolysis in vesicle fusion?

Rab-GTP converts back to Rab-GDP Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the peroxisome is accurate?

It is involved in bile acid synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of GEF in cellular signaling?

Exchanges GDP for GTP Signup and view all the answers

What functions does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum perform in the cell?

Synthesis of steroid hormones and lipids Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module 13

Key product of cellular metabolism is Citric Acid, produced alongside CO₂.
Peroxisomes are organelles containing dense crystalline cores rich in oxidative enzymes.
Endomembrane system specifically excludes mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in microsomes, highlighting a unique cellular process.
Cytochrome C plays a critical role in stimulating the apoptosis cascade, instrumental in programmed cell death.
The intermediate space of mitochondria maintains an impermeable barrier due to protein gradient, essential for ATP synthesis.
Peroxisomes also contribute to the synthesis of bile acids and phospholipids.
The inner mitochondrial membrane forms cristae, crucial for facilitating electron transport during cellular respiration.

Module 14

N-linked glycosylation occurs in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), vital for protein processing.
Gated transport mechanisms regulate movement between the cytosol and nucleus.
Translocon is a protein complex that facilitates the transfer of peptide chains during the process of protein synthesis.
Smooth ER is specifically responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
Glucosidase I and II are enzymes that trim glucose residues, preventing protein misfolding with the help of calnexin (CNX) and calreticulin (CRT).

Module 15

Proteasomes are responsible for degrading misfolded proteins within the ER pathway, maintaining cellular integrity.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CRTR) is crucial for transmembrane signaling but is not classified as a stress sensor.
Phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides generates mannose-6-phosphate, a tag for lysosomal targeting.
Synthesis of sphingomyelin and glycolipids occurs in the Smooth ER, essential for membrane composition.
Foldases, including CNX and CRT, assist in the proper folding of proteins by binding to misfolded variants.
Amyloid proteins can aggregate into fibers, leading to disorders associated with protein misfolding.

GDP and GTP Cycle

Guanine Nucleotide Dissociation Inhibitor (GDI) prevents the anchorage of small GDP-bound proteins within cellular compartments.
GTP hydrolysis occurs post-vesicle fusion, transitioning GTP into GDP, a key step in signal transduction.
Guanine Exchange Factor (GEF) facilitates activation of small GTPases by exchanging GDP for GTP.
SOS functions as a GEF in Ras signaling pathways, activating Ras proteins, essential for various cellular responses.
Rab proteins are GTPases that direct the targeting of intracellular vesicles; their activity is contingent upon their guanine nucleotide state.
- Rab-GDP is the inactive form that reverts to the cytoplasm after hydrolysis.
- Rab-GTP is the active form, directly involved in vesicle fusion processes.
ADP Ribosylation Factor (ARF) plays a crucial role in vesicle fusion with acceptor membranes, activated by GTP binding and deactivated upon GDP hydrolysis.

Quiz 4 (Key Concepts Review)

Topography examines the configuration, arrangement, and position of various cell components.
Mitochondria do not influence topographical arrangement during cell division; their contents mix indiscriminately.
The ER lumen is directly continuous with the nuclear envelope, linking nuclear and cytoplasmic processes.
N-terminus signal peptides guide protein trafficking to the ER during synthesis.
Default protein pathways dictate:
- Proteins made in the nucleus remain in the cytosol.
- Proteins synthesized in the Rough ER exit the cell.
Mitochondria can release cytochrome C, which triggers apoptosis, and contain circular, self-replicating, double-stranded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

Module 13

Key product of cellular metabolism is Citric Acid, produced alongside CO₂.
Peroxisomes are organelles containing dense crystalline cores rich in oxidative enzymes.
Endomembrane system specifically excludes mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in microsomes, highlighting a unique cellular process.
Cytochrome C plays a critical role in stimulating the apoptosis cascade, instrumental in programmed cell death.
The intermediate space of mitochondria maintains an impermeable barrier due to protein gradient, essential for ATP synthesis.
Peroxisomes also contribute to the synthesis of bile acids and phospholipids.
The inner mitochondrial membrane forms cristae, crucial for facilitating electron transport during cellular respiration.

Module 14

N-linked glycosylation occurs in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), vital for protein processing.
Gated transport mechanisms regulate movement between the cytosol and nucleus.
Translocon is a protein complex that facilitates the transfer of peptide chains during the process of protein synthesis.
Smooth ER is specifically responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
Glucosidase I and II are enzymes that trim glucose residues, preventing protein misfolding with the help of calnexin (CNX) and calreticulin (CRT).

Module 15

Proteasomes are responsible for degrading misfolded proteins within the ER pathway, maintaining cellular integrity.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CRTR) is crucial for transmembrane signaling but is not classified as a stress sensor.
Phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides generates mannose-6-phosphate, a tag for lysosomal targeting.
Synthesis of sphingomyelin and glycolipids occurs in the Smooth ER, essential for membrane composition.
Foldases, including CNX and CRT, assist in the proper folding of proteins by binding to misfolded variants.
Amyloid proteins can aggregate into fibers, leading to disorders associated with protein misfolding.

GDP and GTP Cycle

Guanine Nucleotide Dissociation Inhibitor (GDI) prevents the anchorage of small GDP-bound proteins within cellular compartments.
GTP hydrolysis occurs post-vesicle fusion, transitioning GTP into GDP, a key step in signal transduction.
Guanine Exchange Factor (GEF) facilitates activation of small GTPases by exchanging GDP for GTP.
SOS functions as a GEF in Ras signaling pathways, activating Ras proteins, essential for various cellular responses.
Rab proteins are GTPases that direct the targeting of intracellular vesicles; their activity is contingent upon their guanine nucleotide state.
- Rab-GDP is the inactive form that reverts to the cytoplasm after hydrolysis.
- Rab-GTP is the active form, directly involved in vesicle fusion processes.
ADP Ribosylation Factor (ARF) plays a crucial role in vesicle fusion with acceptor membranes, activated by GTP binding and deactivated upon GDP hydrolysis.

Quiz 4 (Key Concepts Review)

Topography examines the configuration, arrangement, and position of various cell components.
Mitochondria do not influence topographical arrangement during cell division; their contents mix indiscriminately.
The ER lumen is directly continuous with the nuclear envelope, linking nuclear and cytoplasmic processes.
N-terminus signal peptides guide protein trafficking to the ER during synthesis.
Default protein pathways dictate:
- Proteins made in the nucleus remain in the cytosol.
- Proteins synthesized in the Rough ER exit the cell.
Mitochondria can release cytochrome C, which triggers apoptosis, and contain circular, self-replicating, double-stranded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

Module 13

Key product of cellular metabolism is Citric Acid, produced alongside CO₂.
Peroxisomes are organelles containing dense crystalline cores rich in oxidative enzymes.
Endomembrane system specifically excludes mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in microsomes, highlighting a unique cellular process.
Cytochrome C plays a critical role in stimulating the apoptosis cascade, instrumental in programmed cell death.
The intermediate space of mitochondria maintains an impermeable barrier due to protein gradient, essential for ATP synthesis.
Peroxisomes also contribute to the synthesis of bile acids and phospholipids.
The inner mitochondrial membrane forms cristae, crucial for facilitating electron transport during cellular respiration.

Module 14

N-linked glycosylation occurs in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), vital for protein processing.
Gated transport mechanisms regulate movement between the cytosol and nucleus.
Translocon is a protein complex that facilitates the transfer of peptide chains during the process of protein synthesis.
Smooth ER is specifically responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
Glucosidase I and II are enzymes that trim glucose residues, preventing protein misfolding with the help of calnexin (CNX) and calreticulin (CRT).

Module 15

Proteasomes are responsible for degrading misfolded proteins within the ER pathway, maintaining cellular integrity.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CRTR) is crucial for transmembrane signaling but is not classified as a stress sensor.
Phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides generates mannose-6-phosphate, a tag for lysosomal targeting.
Synthesis of sphingomyelin and glycolipids occurs in the Smooth ER, essential for membrane composition.
Foldases, including CNX and CRT, assist in the proper folding of proteins by binding to misfolded variants.
Amyloid proteins can aggregate into fibers, leading to disorders associated with protein misfolding.

GDP and GTP Cycle

Guanine Nucleotide Dissociation Inhibitor (GDI) prevents the anchorage of small GDP-bound proteins within cellular compartments.
GTP hydrolysis occurs post-vesicle fusion, transitioning GTP into GDP, a key step in signal transduction.
Guanine Exchange Factor (GEF) facilitates activation of small GTPases by exchanging GDP for GTP.
SOS functions as a GEF in Ras signaling pathways, activating Ras proteins, essential for various cellular responses.
Rab proteins are GTPases that direct the targeting of intracellular vesicles; their activity is contingent upon their guanine nucleotide state.
- Rab-GDP is the inactive form that reverts to the cytoplasm after hydrolysis.
- Rab-GTP is the active form, directly involved in vesicle fusion processes.
ADP Ribosylation Factor (ARF) plays a crucial role in vesicle fusion with acceptor membranes, activated by GTP binding and deactivated upon GDP hydrolysis.

Quiz 4 (Key Concepts Review)

Topography examines the configuration, arrangement, and position of various cell components.
Mitochondria do not influence topographical arrangement during cell division; their contents mix indiscriminately.
The ER lumen is directly continuous with the nuclear envelope, linking nuclear and cytoplasmic processes.
N-terminus signal peptides guide protein trafficking to the ER during synthesis.
Default protein pathways dictate:
- Proteins made in the nucleus remain in the cytosol.
- Proteins synthesized in the Rough ER exit the cell.
Mitochondria can release cytochrome C, which triggers apoptosis, and contain circular, self-replicating, double-stranded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

Module 13

Key product of cellular metabolism is Citric Acid, produced alongside CO₂.
Peroxisomes are organelles containing dense crystalline cores rich in oxidative enzymes.
Endomembrane system specifically excludes mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in microsomes, highlighting a unique cellular process.
Cytochrome C plays a critical role in stimulating the apoptosis cascade, instrumental in programmed cell death.
The intermediate space of mitochondria maintains an impermeable barrier due to protein gradient, essential for ATP synthesis.
Peroxisomes also contribute to the synthesis of bile acids and phospholipids.
The inner mitochondrial membrane forms cristae, crucial for facilitating electron transport during cellular respiration.

Module 14

N-linked glycosylation occurs in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), vital for protein processing.
Gated transport mechanisms regulate movement between the cytosol and nucleus.
Translocon is a protein complex that facilitates the transfer of peptide chains during the process of protein synthesis.
Smooth ER is specifically responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
Glucosidase I and II are enzymes that trim glucose residues, preventing protein misfolding with the help of calnexin (CNX) and calreticulin (CRT).

Module 15

Proteasomes are responsible for degrading misfolded proteins within the ER pathway, maintaining cellular integrity.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CRTR) is crucial for transmembrane signaling but is not classified as a stress sensor.
Phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides generates mannose-6-phosphate, a tag for lysosomal targeting.
Synthesis of sphingomyelin and glycolipids occurs in the Smooth ER, essential for membrane composition.
Foldases, including CNX and CRT, assist in the proper folding of proteins by binding to misfolded variants.
Amyloid proteins can aggregate into fibers, leading to disorders associated with protein misfolding.

GDP and GTP Cycle

Guanine Nucleotide Dissociation Inhibitor (GDI) prevents the anchorage of small GDP-bound proteins within cellular compartments.
GTP hydrolysis occurs post-vesicle fusion, transitioning GTP into GDP, a key step in signal transduction.
Guanine Exchange Factor (GEF) facilitates activation of small GTPases by exchanging GDP for GTP.
SOS functions as a GEF in Ras signaling pathways, activating Ras proteins, essential for various cellular responses.
Rab proteins are GTPases that direct the targeting of intracellular vesicles; their activity is contingent upon their guanine nucleotide state.
- Rab-GDP is the inactive form that reverts to the cytoplasm after hydrolysis.
- Rab-GTP is the active form, directly involved in vesicle fusion processes.
ADP Ribosylation Factor (ARF) plays a crucial role in vesicle fusion with acceptor membranes, activated by GTP binding and deactivated upon GDP hydrolysis.

Quiz 4 (Key Concepts Review)

Topography examines the configuration, arrangement, and position of various cell components.
Mitochondria do not influence topographical arrangement during cell division; their contents mix indiscriminately.
The ER lumen is directly continuous with the nuclear envelope, linking nuclear and cytoplasmic processes.
N-terminus signal peptides guide protein trafficking to the ER during synthesis.
Default protein pathways dictate:
- Proteins made in the nucleus remain in the cytosol.
- Proteins synthesized in the Rough ER exit the cell.
Mitochondria can release cytochrome C, which triggers apoptosis, and contain circular, self-replicating, double-stranded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

Module 13

Key product of cellular metabolism is Citric Acid, produced alongside CO₂.
Peroxisomes are organelles containing dense crystalline cores rich in oxidative enzymes.
Endomembrane system specifically excludes mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in microsomes, highlighting a unique cellular process.
Cytochrome C plays a critical role in stimulating the apoptosis cascade, instrumental in programmed cell death.
The intermediate space of mitochondria maintains an impermeable barrier due to protein gradient, essential for ATP synthesis.
Peroxisomes also contribute to the synthesis of bile acids and phospholipids.
The inner mitochondrial membrane forms cristae, crucial for facilitating electron transport during cellular respiration.

Module 14

N-linked glycosylation occurs in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), vital for protein processing.
Gated transport mechanisms regulate movement between the cytosol and nucleus.
Translocon is a protein complex that facilitates the transfer of peptide chains during the process of protein synthesis.
Smooth ER is specifically responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
Glucosidase I and II are enzymes that trim glucose residues, preventing protein misfolding with the help of calnexin (CNX) and calreticulin (CRT).

Module 15

Proteasomes are responsible for degrading misfolded proteins within the ER pathway, maintaining cellular integrity.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CRTR) is crucial for transmembrane signaling but is not classified as a stress sensor.
Phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides generates mannose-6-phosphate, a tag for lysosomal targeting.
Synthesis of sphingomyelin and glycolipids occurs in the Smooth ER, essential for membrane composition.
Foldases, including CNX and CRT, assist in the proper folding of proteins by binding to misfolded variants.
Amyloid proteins can aggregate into fibers, leading to disorders associated with protein misfolding.

GDP and GTP Cycle

Guanine Nucleotide Dissociation Inhibitor (GDI) prevents the anchorage of small GDP-bound proteins within cellular compartments.
GTP hydrolysis occurs post-vesicle fusion, transitioning GTP into GDP, a key step in signal transduction.
Guanine Exchange Factor (GEF) facilitates activation of small GTPases by exchanging GDP for GTP.
SOS functions as a GEF in Ras signaling pathways, activating Ras proteins, essential for various cellular responses.
Rab proteins are GTPases that direct the targeting of intracellular vesicles; their activity is contingent upon their guanine nucleotide state.
- Rab-GDP is the inactive form that reverts to the cytoplasm after hydrolysis.
- Rab-GTP is the active form, directly involved in vesicle fusion processes.
ADP Ribosylation Factor (ARF) plays a crucial role in vesicle fusion with acceptor membranes, activated by GTP binding and deactivated upon GDP hydrolysis.

Quiz 4 (Key Concepts Review)

Topography examines the configuration, arrangement, and position of various cell components.
Mitochondria do not influence topographical arrangement during cell division; their contents mix indiscriminately.
The ER lumen is directly continuous with the nuclear envelope, linking nuclear and cytoplasmic processes.
N-terminus signal peptides guide protein trafficking to the ER during synthesis.
Default protein pathways dictate:
- Proteins made in the nucleus remain in the cytosol.
- Proteins synthesized in the Rough ER exit the cell.
Mitochondria can release cytochrome C, which triggers apoptosis, and contain circular, self-replicating, double-stranded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

Module 13

Key product of cellular metabolism is Citric Acid, produced alongside CO₂.
Peroxisomes are organelles containing dense crystalline cores rich in oxidative enzymes.
Endomembrane system specifically excludes mitochondria and peroxisomes.
Mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in microsomes, highlighting a unique cellular process.
Cytochrome C plays a critical role in stimulating the apoptosis cascade, instrumental in programmed cell death.
The intermediate space of mitochondria maintains an impermeable barrier due to protein gradient, essential for ATP synthesis.
Peroxisomes also contribute to the synthesis of bile acids and phospholipids.
The inner mitochondrial membrane forms cristae, crucial for facilitating electron transport during cellular respiration.

Module 14

N-linked glycosylation occurs in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), vital for protein processing.
Gated transport mechanisms regulate movement between the cytosol and nucleus.
Translocon is a protein complex that facilitates the transfer of peptide chains during the process of protein synthesis.
Smooth ER is specifically responsible for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
Glucosidase I and II are enzymes that trim glucose residues, preventing protein misfolding with the help of calnexin (CNX) and calreticulin (CRT).

Module 15

Proteasomes are responsible for degrading misfolded proteins within the ER pathway, maintaining cellular integrity.
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CRTR) is crucial for transmembrane signaling but is not classified as a stress sensor.
Phosphorylation of N-linked oligosaccharides generates mannose-6-phosphate, a tag for lysosomal targeting.
Synthesis of sphingomyelin and glycolipids occurs in the Smooth ER, essential for membrane composition.
Foldases, including CNX and CRT, assist in the proper folding of proteins by binding to misfolded variants.
Amyloid proteins can aggregate into fibers, leading to disorders associated with protein misfolding.

GDP and GTP Cycle

Guanine Nucleotide Dissociation Inhibitor (GDI) prevents the anchorage of small GDP-bound proteins within cellular compartments.
GTP hydrolysis occurs post-vesicle fusion, transitioning GTP into GDP, a key step in signal transduction.
Guanine Exchange Factor (GEF) facilitates activation of small GTPases by exchanging GDP for GTP.
SOS functions as a GEF in Ras signaling pathways, activating Ras proteins, essential for various cellular responses.
Rab proteins are GTPases that direct the targeting of intracellular vesicles; their activity is contingent upon their guanine nucleotide state.
- Rab-GDP is the inactive form that reverts to the cytoplasm after hydrolysis.
- Rab-GTP is the active form, directly involved in vesicle fusion processes.
ADP Ribosylation Factor (ARF) plays a crucial role in vesicle fusion with acceptor membranes, activated by GTP binding and deactivated upon GDP hydrolysis.

Quiz 4 (Key Concepts Review)

Topography examines the configuration, arrangement, and position of various cell components.
Mitochondria do not influence topographical arrangement during cell division; their contents mix indiscriminately.
The ER lumen is directly continuous with the nuclear envelope, linking nuclear and cytoplasmic processes.
N-terminus signal peptides guide protein trafficking to the ER during synthesis.
Default protein pathways dictate:
- Proteins made in the nucleus remain in the cytosol.
- Proteins synthesized in the Rough ER exit the cell.
Mitochondria can release cytochrome C, which triggers apoptosis, and contain circular, self-replicating, double-stranded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

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