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What is the role of the 'STOP TRANSFER' anchor sequence in membrane protein incorporation?
What is the role of the 'STOP TRANSFER' anchor sequence in membrane protein incorporation?
Where are the stretch of positively charged residues typically positioned in membrane proteins?
Where are the stretch of positively charged residues typically positioned in membrane proteins?
Which process ensures that a protein's N-terminus is located outside the ER membrane?
Which process ensures that a protein's N-terminus is located outside the ER membrane?
How can bioinformatics tools aid in predicting membrane protein localization?
How can bioinformatics tools aid in predicting membrane protein localization?
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Which feature of signal peptides and anchor sequences aids in predicting membrane protein localization?
Which feature of signal peptides and anchor sequences aids in predicting membrane protein localization?
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Where does co-translational translocation occur to localize a protein in the ER membrane?
Where does co-translational translocation occur to localize a protein in the ER membrane?
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What is the function of the ER signal sequence in proteins that go through the secretory pathway?
What is the function of the ER signal sequence in proteins that go through the secretory pathway?
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What is the role of the Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) in cotranslational translocation?
What is the role of the Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) in cotranslational translocation?
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What do both the Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) and SRP receptor undergo to obtain energy required for translocation?
What do both the Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) and SRP receptor undergo to obtain energy required for translocation?
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How is recruitment to the ER achieved during cotranslational translocation?
How is recruitment to the ER achieved during cotranslational translocation?
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What releases enough energy to open the translocon and resume translation during cotranslational translocation?
What releases enough energy to open the translocon and resume translation during cotranslational translocation?
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Where does the Signal Peptidase function during cotranslational translocation?
Where does the Signal Peptidase function during cotranslational translocation?
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Where does localization occur when there is no signal sequence present?
Where does localization occur when there is no signal sequence present?
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What is the consequence of having an ER signal sequence in a protein?
What is the consequence of having an ER signal sequence in a protein?
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Which organelle does a protein get localized to if it has a peroxisomal signal sequence?
Which organelle does a protein get localized to if it has a peroxisomal signal sequence?
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In which organelle does localization occur before protein folding is completed?
In which organelle does localization occur before protein folding is completed?
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What is the role of SRP (Signal Recognition Particle) in protein sorting?
What is the role of SRP (Signal Recognition Particle) in protein sorting?
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Which component is responsible for the translocation of a protein across the ER membrane?
Which component is responsible for the translocation of a protein across the ER membrane?
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Proteins need to be localized in the proper place to perform their ______
Proteins need to be localized in the proper place to perform their ______
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Proteins can be localized to specific organelles or secreted outside cells to regulate protein ______
Proteins can be localized to specific organelles or secreted outside cells to regulate protein ______
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Localization in ER, Peroxisome, and Mitochondria occurs __________ to protein folding
Localization in ER, Peroxisome, and Mitochondria occurs __________ to protein folding
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The Secretory Pathway is designed to secrete proteins, localize proteins to the plasma membrane, and add polysaccharides to proteins, among other functions, including sending proteins to the ______
The Secretory Pathway is designed to secrete proteins, localize proteins to the plasma membrane, and add polysaccharides to proteins, among other functions, including sending proteins to the ______
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The rough endoplasmic reticulum is composed of ribosomes attached to the membrane and translating proteins into the ______
The rough endoplasmic reticulum is composed of ribosomes attached to the membrane and translating proteins into the ______
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Protein transport to the Golgi, Lysosome, or exterior cell surface occurs through budding and fusing of ______
Protein transport to the Golgi, Lysosome, or exterior cell surface occurs through budding and fusing of ______
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Proteins entering the secretory pathway are translocated into the ER at the same time that they are being ______
Proteins entering the secretory pathway are translocated into the ER at the same time that they are being ______
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Proteins that should go through the secretory pathway have a portion of their sequence called the 'ER ______'
Proteins that should go through the secretory pathway have a portion of their sequence called the 'ER ______'
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The ER signal is composed of 6-12 ______ residues, typically located in the N-terminus of the protein
The ER signal is composed of 6-12 ______ residues, typically located in the N-terminus of the protein
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Cotranslational translocation (Signal Recognition Particle) recognizes the ER signal sequence, stop translation and recruit the whole complex to the ______
Cotranslational translocation (Signal Recognition Particle) recognizes the ER signal sequence, stop translation and recruit the whole complex to the ______
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Both SRP and SRP receptor are weak GTPases but when bound to each other they undergo some conformational changes that allows them to cleave GTP and obtain energy required for ______
Both SRP and SRP receptor are weak GTPases but when bound to each other they undergo some conformational changes that allows them to cleave GTP and obtain energy required for ______
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As the nascent protein enters the ER lumen, the signal peptidase will recognize and remove the ______
As the nascent protein enters the ER lumen, the signal peptidase will recognize and remove the ______
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______ proteins get incorporated into membranes through a 'STOP TRANSFER' anchor sequence.
______ proteins get incorporated into membranes through a 'STOP TRANSFER' anchor sequence.
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In addition to the stop transfer anchor sequence, membrane proteins have a stretch of positively charged residues that block ______.
In addition to the stop transfer anchor sequence, membrane proteins have a stretch of positively charged residues that block ______.
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Proteins whose N-terminus has to be located outside the ER membrane use an anchor sequence and a stretch of positively charged residues to position the protein ______.
Proteins whose N-terminus has to be located outside the ER membrane use an anchor sequence and a stretch of positively charged residues to position the protein ______.
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Bioinformatics tools can be used to predict whether a protein will be part of the membrane based on knowledge of signal peptides and anchor ______.
Bioinformatics tools can be used to predict whether a protein will be part of the membrane based on knowledge of signal peptides and anchor ______.
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Hydropathy profiles can assist in predicting the localization of a ______ protein.
Hydropathy profiles can assist in predicting the localization of a ______ protein.
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To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation.
To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation.
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Vesicle formation and fusion will bring it to the Golgi and from the Golgi it will be transported to the plasma membrane by ______
Vesicle formation and fusion will bring it to the Golgi and from the Golgi it will be transported to the plasma membrane by ______
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Localize protein in ER membrane by ______ translocation
Localize protein in ER membrane by ______ translocation
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You have found a protein domain that binds a virus. If you could put that protein domain in the surface of cells it would compete with the natural surface receptor of the virus and prevent its incorporation inside cells. Design a strategy to express this domain in the ______ membrane
You have found a protein domain that binds a virus. If you could put that protein domain in the surface of cells it would compete with the natural surface receptor of the virus and prevent its incorporation inside cells. Design a strategy to express this domain in the ______ membrane
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Why proteins in the secretory pathway pass through such intricate network of membrane ______
Why proteins in the secretory pathway pass through such intricate network of membrane ______
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What is the consequence of having an ER signal sequence in a ______?
What is the consequence of having an ER signal sequence in a ______?
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Disulfide bonds are formed only in the ER where a series of oxidant factors catalyzes the ______
Disulfide bonds are formed only in the ER where a series of oxidant factors catalyzes the ______
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Proteins in the ER undergo proper folding and maturation, which includes glycosylation, formation of disulfide bond, proper folding, assembly of multiple subunits, and proteolytic cleavage of sequences. Glycosylation is very important for proper function, especially for ______ proteins
Proteins in the ER undergo proper folding and maturation, which includes glycosylation, formation of disulfide bond, proper folding, assembly of multiple subunits, and proteolytic cleavage of sequences. Glycosylation is very important for proper function, especially for ______ proteins
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Usually, disulfide bond formation is only present in proteins to be secreted or to be placed in the plasma membrane facing the ______
Usually, disulfide bond formation is only present in proteins to be secreted or to be placed in the plasma membrane facing the ______
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The cytoplasm is reducing and the reaction requires an ______.
The cytoplasm is reducing and the reaction requires an ______.
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Glycosylation involves the addition of complicated branched ______
Glycosylation involves the addition of complicated branched ______
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The reason disulfide bonds are formed only in the ER is that the cytoplasm is ______
The reason disulfide bonds are formed only in the ER is that the cytoplasm is ______
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______ translocation is used to localize protein in the ER membrane
______ translocation is used to localize protein in the ER membrane
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Both SRP and SRP receptor cleave GTP to obtain energy required for ______
Both SRP and SRP receptor cleave GTP to obtain energy required for ______
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Hydropathy profiles can assist in predicting the localization of a ______ protein
Hydropathy profiles can assist in predicting the localization of a ______ protein
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In addition to the stop transfer anchor sequence, membrane proteins have a stretch of positively charged residues that block ______
In addition to the stop transfer anchor sequence, membrane proteins have a stretch of positively charged residues that block ______
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To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation
To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation
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Where are the stretch of positively charged residues typically positioned in membrane proteins?
Where are the stretch of positively charged residues typically positioned in membrane proteins?
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To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation.
To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation.
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Cotranslational translocation (Signal Recognition Particle) recognizes the ER signal sequence, stop translation and recruit the whole complex to the ______.
Cotranslational translocation (Signal Recognition Particle) recognizes the ER signal sequence, stop translation and recruit the whole complex to the ______.
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Both SRP and SRP receptor are weak GTPases but when bound to each other they undergo some conformational changes that allows them to cleave GTP and obtain energy required for ______.
Both SRP and SRP receptor are weak GTPases but when bound to each other they undergo some conformational changes that allows them to cleave GTP and obtain energy required for ______.
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What do both the Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) and SRP receptor undergo to obtain energy required for translocation?
What do both the Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) and SRP receptor undergo to obtain energy required for translocation?
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In addition to the stop transfer anchor sequence, membrane proteins have a stretch of positively charged residues that block ______.
In addition to the stop transfer anchor sequence, membrane proteins have a stretch of positively charged residues that block ______.
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Cotranslational translocation (Signal Recognition Particle) Recognizes the ER signal sequence, stop translation and recruit the whole complex to the ER. The interaction between SRP and ER signal sequence is achieved by ______ interaction.
Cotranslational translocation (Signal Recognition Particle) Recognizes the ER signal sequence, stop translation and recruit the whole complex to the ER. The interaction between SRP and ER signal sequence is achieved by ______ interaction.
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Both SRP and SRP receptor are weak GTPases but when bound to each other they undergo some conformational changes that allows them to cleave GTP and obtain energy required for ______.
Both SRP and SRP receptor are weak GTPases but when bound to each other they undergo some conformational changes that allows them to cleave GTP and obtain energy required for ______.
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Cleavage of GTP releases enough energy to open the translocon and resume ______.
Cleavage of GTP releases enough energy to open the translocon and resume ______.
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As the nascent protein enters the ER lumen, the signal peptidase will recognize and remove the ______.
As the nascent protein enters the ER lumen, the signal peptidase will recognize and remove the ______.
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Localization in ER, Peroxisome, and Mitochondria occurs ______ to protein folding.
Localization in ER, Peroxisome, and Mitochondria occurs ______ to protein folding.
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To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation.
To get a membrane protein in the plasma membrane, localize the protein in the ER membrane through ______ translocation.
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Which enzymatic activity is responsible for unwinding the parental DNA strands during DNA replication?
Which enzymatic activity is responsible for unwinding the parental DNA strands during DNA replication?
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What is the function of the pre-Replication complex in DNA replication?
What is the function of the pre-Replication complex in DNA replication?
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What is the function of the clamp loader in DNA replication?
What is the function of the clamp loader in DNA replication?
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Why does DNA synthesis always proceed in the 5′→3′ direction?
Why does DNA synthesis always proceed in the 5′→3′ direction?
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Which enzyme synthesizes short RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which enzyme synthesizes short RNA primers during DNA replication?
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What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
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What is the role of DNA polymerase in chain growth during DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase in chain growth during DNA replication?
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Which complex ensures continuous replication on the leading strand during DNA replication?
Which complex ensures continuous replication on the leading strand during DNA replication?
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What is the role of DNA polymerase δ in the lagging strand synthesis?
What is the role of DNA polymerase δ in the lagging strand synthesis?
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What is the main difference between the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?
What is the main difference between the leading and lagging strands in DNA replication?
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Which component synthesizes short DNA fragments to add to the RNA primer?
Which component synthesizes short DNA fragments to add to the RNA primer?
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Where does DNA polymerase get the energy required for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
Where does DNA polymerase get the energy required for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
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Why can't DNA polymerases initiate chain synthesis de novo?
Why can't DNA polymerases initiate chain synthesis de novo?
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Which enzyme is involved in forming the RNA primers essential for DNA polymerases during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is involved in forming the RNA primers essential for DNA polymerases during DNA replication?
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What is the function of ribonucleases in DNA replication?
What is the function of ribonucleases in DNA replication?
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Which direction does DNA synthesis occur, and why is this direction crucial for chain growth?
Which direction does DNA synthesis occur, and why is this direction crucial for chain growth?
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What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
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In DNA replication, what is the function of DNA ligases?
In DNA replication, what is the function of DNA ligases?
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