Prions

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Where do post-translational modifications of peptide chain occur?

  • Nucleus
  • Endoplasmic reticulum and golgi operators (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Cytoplasm

What is the primary characteristic of prions?

  • They contain DNA and RNA
  • They are digested by the body
  • They replicate through cellular division
  • They corrupt naturally produced proteins (correct)

What is the result of the presence of abnormal prion particles or beta-plated prion particles?

  • Misfolding of newly formed proteins (correct)
  • Enhanced digestion of prions
  • Conversion of prions into DNA
  • Reduced protein accumulation

What do prions convert normal proteins into?

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What are the pathological prion proteins resistant to?

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Study Notes

Post-Translational Modifications

  • Post-translational modifications of peptide chain occur in the cytoplasm.

Prion Characteristics

  • Primary characteristic of prions: infectious proteins that can cause normal proteins to fold abnormally.

Prion Consequences

  • Presence of abnormal prion particles or beta-plated prion particles leads to neurodegenerative diseases.

Prion Conversion

  • Prions convert normal proteins into abnormal, infectious prion proteins.

Prion Protein Resistance

  • Pathological prion proteins are resistant to proteolytic degradation and heat denaturation.

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