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What type of signals play a crucial role in directing proteins to their correct cellular destinations?
What type of signals play a crucial role in directing proteins to their correct cellular destinations?
Choose all the correct answers that specific to phase G2
Choose all the correct answers that specific to phase G2
What does happen with the indigestible substances uptake by endocytosis or phagocytosis?
What does happen with the indigestible substances uptake by endocytosis or phagocytosis?
Which process is not characterized by chromatin condensation?
Which process is not characterized by chromatin condensation?
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N-glycosylation use -NXS groups of following amino acid:
N-glycosylation use -NXS groups of following amino acid:
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Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
- Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes
Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
- Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes
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Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
- Sister chromatids are pulled apart
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- Sister chromatids are pulled apart
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Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
Mitotic spindle begins to form
Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis: Mitotic spindle begins to form
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Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
Nuclear envelope disintegrates
Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis: Nuclear envelope disintegrates
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Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
Cleavage furrow formation
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Cleavage furrow formation
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Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis:
Chromosomes align at the cell's equator
Match the process with the corresponding phase of mitosis: Chromosomes align at the cell's equator
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What can be the advantage at a blue filter before the condense lens in a light microscope?
What can be the advantage at a blue filter before the condense lens in a light microscope?
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Which is NOT true for the confocal microscope?
Which is NOT true for the confocal microscope?
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Which statement is NOT TRUE for mitochondria?
Which statement is NOT TRUE for mitochondria?
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O-glycosylation use -OH groups of following amino acids:
O-glycosylation use -OH groups of following amino acids:
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The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is:
The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is:
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Which enzyme is capable of neutralizing hydrogene-peroxide?
Which enzyme is capable of neutralizing hydrogene-peroxide?
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Which of the following pairs is mismatch?
Which of the following pairs is mismatch?
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Which of the followings is the characteristic protein of the desmosome?
Which of the followings is the characteristic protein of the desmosome?
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List minimum 4 characteristics of the undifferentiated ES cells:
List minimum 4 characteristics of the undifferentiated ES cells:
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What is the purpose of adding trypsin to cell culture in an experiment?
What is the purpose of adding trypsin to cell culture in an experiment?
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What organelle/structure is involved in secretion of exosomes?
What organelle/structure is involved in secretion of exosomes?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of G- proteins?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of G- proteins?
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Which of the following is a major difference between transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)?
Which of the following is a major difference between transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)?
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Which statement about intermediate filaments is incorrect?
Which statement about intermediate filaments is incorrect?
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Indirect immunocytochemistry's most important advantage is the...
Indirect immunocytochemistry's most important advantage is the...
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The average thickness of the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells is...
The average thickness of the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells is...
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Who is credited with discovering and developing iPS technology?
Who is credited with discovering and developing iPS technology?
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Study Notes
Sorting Signals
- Sorting signals are specific amino acid sequences within a protein that direct the protein to its correct cellular location.
- These signals act as addresses, guiding the protein to its target compartment or organelle within the cell.
- Sorting signals can be located at the amino or carboxyl terminus of the protein or internally within the polypeptide chain.
- Different types of sorting signals direct proteins to different destinations, reflecting the complexity of intracellular trafficking pathways.
- They mediate the process of protein targeting, enabling cellular organization and function.
Ubiquitination
- Ubiquitination is a protein modification that marks proteins for degradation.
- It involves the covalent attachment of ubiquitin, a small protein, to target proteins.
- Ubiquitination tags proteins for degradation by the proteasome, a large protein complex that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
- This process plays a critical role in protein homeostasis and regulating various cellular pathways.
- Unlike sorting signals that direct proteins to specific destinations, ubiquitination signals are associated with targeted destruction rather than transport.
Degradation Signals
- Degradation signals are specific sequences or structures within a protein that mark it for destruction.
- These signals often involve amino acid motifs or post-translational modifications that target the protein for proteolytic degradation.
- These signals are distinct from sorting signals, which direct the protein to a specific compartment.
- Different cellular processes like quality control, cellular response to stress, and receptor recycling utilize degradation signals.
- Degradation signals are crucial for maintaining a controlled cellular environment due to their role in eliminating damaged or unwanted proteins.
Apoptotic Signals
- Apoptotic signals regulate programmed cell death, a naturally occurring process essential for development and homeostasis.
- The signals can trigger a cascade of events leading to the dismantling and removal of the cell.
- These signals are unrelated to directing proteins to their correct cellular locations or targeting them for degradation.
- Unlike sorting or degradation signals, they lead to the entire cell's demise.
- In summary, they initiate a distinct cellular response, unlike the other signals listed.
Hydroxylation
- Hydroxylation is a post-translational modification where a hydroxyl group is added to an amino acid residue in a protein.
- This modification can influence protein stability, activity, and interactions with other molecules.
- While specific hydroxylation signals can be involved in targeting certain proteins, their primary function is not directed transport or degradation.
- Hydroxylation often plays a role in protein stability, or function, but not in transport or direct targeting as sorting signals do.
- Hydroxylation modifications are crucial in orchestrating intricate molecular mechanisms within the cell.
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Description
This quiz explores the mechanisms of sorting signals in proteins and the process of ubiquitination. Participants will learn how specific amino acid sequences direct proteins to their cellular destinations and the role of ubiquitination in protein degradation. Test your knowledge on these vital cellular processes.
