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The signal sequence that determines whether a protein will be synthesized on a free ribosome or ribosome attached to endoplasmic reticulum is located at _______(a) N-terminal(b) C-terminal(c) hydrophobic tail(d) hydrophilic tailI had been asked this question during an interview.Asked question is from Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems in chapter Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems of Cell Biology

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Right choice is (a) N-terminal

The explanation is: There are TWO LOCATIONS in a cell where a protein can be synthesized depending UPON its type and function. The signal that directs the SYNTHESIS of a protein to a FREE ribosome or ribosome attached to the endoplasmic reticulum is found in the C-terminal of the protein.



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