Lecture 14 - Beyond the Ribosome Flashcards
1
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Post-translational processing: Proteolysis
A
Cleaving the polypeptide allows the fragment to fold into different shapes
2
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Post-translational processing: Glycosylation
A
Adding sugars is important for targeting and recognition
3
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Post-translational processing: Phosphorylation
A
Added phosphate groups alter the shape of the protein
