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What is the term for the entire set of proteins expressed by a genome?
What is the term for the entire set of proteins expressed by a genome?
- Proteome (correct)
- Transcriptome
- Genotype
- Genome
Why is the proteome larger than the number of genes in eukaryotes?
Why is the proteome larger than the number of genes in eukaryotes?
- Because of the presence of non-coding RNA genes
- Because of the varying metabolic activity of cells
- Due to the process of alternative RNA splicing (correct)
- As a result of cellular stress
What is the function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
- To form a network of membrane tubules
- To digest proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates (correct)
- To transport material between membrane compartments
- To synthesize proteins
What is the significance of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in eukaryotic cells?
What is the significance of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in eukaryotic cells?
What is the effect of the small surface area to volume ratio in eukaryotic cells?
What is the effect of the small surface area to volume ratio in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of vesicles in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of vesicles in eukaryotic cells?
Where are lipids synthesised in the cell?
Where are lipids synthesised in the cell?
What is the function of a signal sequence in protein synthesis?
What is the function of a signal sequence in protein synthesis?
What happens to proteins once they are in the ER?
What happens to proteins once they are in the ER?
What is the major modification that occurs to proteins as they move through the Golgi apparatus?
What is the major modification that occurs to proteins as they move through the Golgi apparatus?
What is the fate of secreted proteins after they are packaged into vesicles in the Golgi apparatus?
What is the fate of secreted proteins after they are packaged into vesicles in the Golgi apparatus?
What is the type of bond that links amino acids together to form polypeptides?
What is the type of bond that links amino acids together to form polypeptides?
