Controlling Gene Expression Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are forms of post-translational modification?
A
protein folding
covalent modification
processing
2
Q
What enzymes assist in folding proteins into their correct 3-D shape?
A
chaperones
3
Q
What are enzyme precursors called?
A
zymogens or proenzymes
4
Q
What is processing?
A
cleavage of a protein to turn it into its mature state
