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What are Post-translational modifications (PTMs)?
What are Post-translational modifications (PTMs)?
- Chemical modifications to proteins after they are synthesized (correct)
- Changes to DNA sequence during transcription
- Protein synthesis in the absence of genetic information
- Genetic mutations altering protein structure
What is the importance of PTMs in generating appropriate functional proteins?
What is the importance of PTMs in generating appropriate functional proteins?
- PTMs regulate DNA replication
- PTMs can impact protein localization and cell signaling (correct)
- PTMs are solely responsible for protein synthesis
- PTMs influence mRNA editing
What is an example of RNA editing mentioned in the text?
What is an example of RNA editing mentioned in the text?
- De-amination of cytidine in apolipoprotein B mRNA (correct)
- Transcription of DNA into mRNA
- Translation of mRNA into proteins
- Splicing of exons in mRNA
What is the function of apolipoprotein B-48 in the intestine?
What is the function of apolipoprotein B-48 in the intestine?
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In which part of the body is apolipoprotein B-48 primarily produced?
In which part of the body is apolipoprotein B-48 primarily produced?
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