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Proteins that terminate in arginine are short-lived.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in an online interview.My question is taken from Gene Expression Control in chapter Control of Gene Expression of Cell Biology

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Correct answer is (a) True

For explanation: Although EXACT FACTORS that determine the longevity of a PROTEIN are not yet clear. One of the determinants is amino acid SEQUENCE at the N-terminus of the polypeptide. Polypeptides that terminate in arginine and LYSINE are short-lived.



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