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In yeast cells, protein transport across the endoplasmic reticulum membrane occurs __________(a) perpendicularly(b) discontinuously(c) co-translationally(d) post-translationallyThis question was addressed to me in an international level competition.Enquiry is from Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems topic in division Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems of Cell Biology

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Correct CHOICE is (d) post-translationally

Explanation: Polypeptide is synthesized in the ribosome and if APPROPRIATE signal is present in its C-terminal it moves to the ER membrane during the synthesis, this is called co-translational MOVEMENT. In post-translational movement, the nascent polypeptide reaches the ER membrane after complete synthesis. Unlike mammalian cells post-translational movement of the POLYPEPTIDES is observed in the yeast cells.



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