Posttranslational Modifications of Polypeptide Chains

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Which process converts majority of proteins from the ribosome into functional proteins?

  • Covalent Modification
  • Trimming
  • Protein targeting
  • Folding (correct)

What is the function of signal sequences in proteins?

  • Initiating protein synthesis
  • Regulating protein folding
  • Directing proteins to their final locations (correct)
  • Activating protein degradation

What is the role of ubiquitination in posttranslational modifications?

  • Facilitating protein folding
  • Marking proteins for degradation (correct)
  • Enhancing protein activity
  • Initiating protein translocation

What can be added to a protein as part of covalent modification?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to signal sequences after the protein is translocated into the endoplasmic reticulum?

<p>They are removed by signal peptidase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of post-translational modifications in proteins emerging from the ribosome?

<p>Convert them into functional proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves marking proteins for degradation?

<p>Ubiquitination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the signal sequences in proteins after they are translocated into the endoplasmic reticulum?

<p>They are removed by signal peptidase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of protein targeting in posttranslational modifications?

<p>Direct proteins to their final locations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of changes can occur during covalent modification of proteins?

<p>Amino acids might be changed, carbohydrates or lipids can be added, and protein activity can be altered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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