MGD Flashcards
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Q
What is the signal which directs a protein to the mitochondria?
A
Amphipathic helix of 20-50 aa
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Q
What is the signal which directs a protein to the ER?
A
A length of 6-12 hydrophobic aa, often preceded by 1 or more basic aa.
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Q
What is the signal which directs a protein to the peroxisome?
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Usually S-K-L at at the C-terminus
3
Q
What is the signal which directs a protein to the nucleus
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A cluster of 5 basic aa or 2 smaller basic clusters separated by ~10 aa.
