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What is the primary driving force behind the lateral movement of lipids in continuous membrane structures?

  • ATP dependent processes (correct)
  • Intermembrane channels
  • Passive diffusion across lipid bilayers
  • Hydrolysis of proteins

    • Which compartment is mentioned as a destination for lipids transported via vesicles?

  • Ribosomes
  • Golgi apparatus (correct)
  • Nuclear envelope
  • Lysosomes

    • Which structure is specifically identified for synthesizing lipids prior to their transport?

  • Plasma membrane
  • Mitochondria
  • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) (correct)
  • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)

    • What process facilitates the transportation of lipids to organelles beyond the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Vesicular transport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of the membranes allows for lateral lipid mobility?

    <p>Physical connection between membranes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of phospholipid exchange proteins in cellular transport?

    <p>They facilitate lipid transport to organelles not connected to vesicular systems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelles are specifically mentioned as recipients of lipids transported by phospholipid exchange proteins?

    <p>Mitochondria and chloroplasts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What secondary role does the mentioned calcium ATPase play in muscle cells?

    <p>It stores calcium ions (Ca²⁺). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes is NOT directly associated with phospholipid exchange proteins?

    <p>Protein synthesis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of modification occurs to toxins for their excretion?

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

    What type of peptide do proteins destined for the mitochondria use for targeting?

    <p>N-terminal signal peptide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transmembrane protein type is characterized by having positively charged residues following the hydrophobic segment?

    <p>Type III (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do proteins targeting the nucleus enter the nucleus?

    <p>Transport through nuclear pores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of transmembrane protein is the N-terminal signal peptide followed by a stop-transfer sequence?

    <p>Type I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines the orientation of Type II transmembrane proteins in the membrane?

    <p>Distribution of positively charged residues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding the amino acid composition of Type I transmembrane proteins?

    <p>They have a stop-transfer peptide and may contain charged residues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typical for Type III transmembrane proteins?

    <p>They have negatively charged residues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of peptide primarily directs proteins to the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?

    <p>N-terminal signal peptide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of utilizing a pulse-chase experiment in studying vesicular transport?

    <p>To track the movement of radioactively labeled proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of vesicular transport, how does the polarity of vesicles relate to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

    <p>Vesicles maintain a similar polarity to the ER (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect of cellular function can be studied through vesicular transport research?

    <p>Pathways of secretion from the ER (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the study of lipid transport relevant when discussing the ER?

    <p>Lipid transport is essential for maintaining ER structure and function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What experimental technique is highlighted for revealing the pathway of secretion in cells?

    <p>Pulse-chase experiment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the functionality of vesicles in relation to the ER?

    <p>Vesicles serve a similar functional purpose as the ER (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of studying the transport of labeled proteins using pulse-chase experiments?

    <p>Mapping the intracellular pathways of protein secretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between vesicular transport and cellular function?

    <p>Vesicular transport is essential for maintaining homeostasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do pulse-chase experiments play in understanding the synthesis of proteins within the ER?

    <p>They map the pathways of protein secretion over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs immediately after the SRP is released during protein translocation?

    <p>The ribosome attaches to the translocon. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the movement of proteins between organelles?

    <p>Vesicular transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary destination for proteins moving in an anterograde manner?

    <p>From the ER to the Golgi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of translation resuming after the ribosome attaches to the translocon?

    <p>The protein is threaded into the ER lumen. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is incorrect about post-translational translocation?

    <p>It happens in the cytoplasm before the protein reaches the ER. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component plays a crucial role in guiding the ribosome to the translocon during protein synthesis?

    <p>Signal Recognition Particle (SRP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do start-transfer and stop-transfer signals function in protein translocation?

    <p>They indicate where the polypeptide chain should enter or exit the translocon. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily occurs during the co-translational translocation mechanism?

    <p>Protein synthesis and translocation occur simultaneously. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes vesicular transport?

    <p>It facilitates transport using vesicles between various organelles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of intracellular transfer sequences for proteins?

    <p>To guide proteins to specific compartments within the cell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do signal peptides possess in relation to soluble proteins?

    <p>They are often cleaved by signal peptidase during translocation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of amino acids are found in intracellular transfer sequences?

    <p>Hydrophobic amino acids. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about peroxisomes is accurate?

    <p>Peroxisomes are involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected to occur to proteins after the signal peptide is cleaved?

    <p>Proteins are completely translocated into the endoplasmic reticulum. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of protein insertion into the membrane, what primarily dictates the final localization of a protein?

    <p>The signal peptides and transfer sequences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does signal peptidase play in protein translocation?

    <p>It cleaves signal peptides from proteins during transport. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the components of the endoplasmic reticulum influence protein sorting?

    <p>By dictating which proteins remain inside or are sent to the membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of hydrophobic amino acids in the context of protein transport?

    <p>They contribute to the anchoring of proteins within membranes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would likely happen if the signal peptide were not cleaved from a soluble protein?

    <p>The protein would remain in the cytoplasm. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Protein Synthesis and Sorting

    • Proteins are primarily synthesized by ribosomes, either free in the cytosol or bound to the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER).
    • Co-translational translocation: Proteins destined for the ER have a signal peptide (20-amino acid hydrophobic sequence) at their N-terminus. This signal directs the ribosome-nascent chain to the ER.
    • The signal peptide is recognized by the signal recognition particle (SRP), which pauses translation.
    • The SRP-ribosome complex binds to the SRP receptor on the ER membrane.
    • The SRP is released, and the ribosome attaches to the translocon, allowing the peptide to enter the ER lumen.
    • Translation resumes, and the protein is threaded into the ER lumen.
    • The signal peptide is cleaved by signal peptidase for soluble proteins, fully translocating into the ER.
    • Transmembrane proteins have internal signal peptides, determining their orientation based on positively charged residues.
    • Type I, Type II, Type IV are different types of transmembrane proteins.

    Protein Folding and Modifications

    • Inside the ER, proteins undergo several post-translational modifications.
    • N-glycosylation: Addition of oligosaccharides (sugars) to asparagine residues (Asn-X-Ser/Thr).
    • Other modifications include addition of glycolipids (e.g., GPI anchors)
    • Quality control: The ER monitors protein folding. Misfolded or improperly glycosylated proteins are recognized and degraded by the proteasome.
    • Chaperones like BiP are key in this process.

    Lipid Synthesis

    • Fatty acids are delivered to the ER by cytosolic fatty acid-binding proteins.
    • These fatty acids are used to synthesize phospholipids like phosphatidylcholine, crucial for membrane function.
    • Enzymes facilitate lipid transfer between membrane layers.
    • Flip-flops actively move phospholipids across the bilayer (ATP-dependent).
    • Lipids move laterally within the membrane.
    • Lipids can be transported via vesicles to other organelles (like the Golgi).
    • Transfer to mitochondria or chloroplasts via phospholipid exchange proteins.

    Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)

    • SER lacks ribosomes.
    • Functions include steroid hormone synthesis from cholesterol, calcium storage, and detoxification (e.g., hydroxylation of toxins like phenobarbital).

    Protein Sorting

    • Proteins have signals (e.g., peptide signals) directing them to their proper compartments (secretory pathway).
    • Translocation (across membranes) and vesicular transport move proteins between compartments.
    • Vesicular transport: Proteins are transported in vesicles (e.g., ER to Golgi).
    • Anterograde transport: ER → Golgi → Plasma membrane.
    • Retrograde transport: Golgi → ER.

    Golgi Apparatus

    • The Golgi apparatus further modifies proteins and sorts them for secretion or transport to other organelles.

    Pulse-Chase Experiment

    • Demonstrates the secretory pathway in pancreatic cells.
    • Radioactively labeled proteins are tracked through the cell, revealing the pathway (RER → Golgi → secretion).
    • Microsomes (small vesicles from the ER) were used to study ER functions in a lab setting.

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