Session 9: Post-transitional Modification Flashcards
1
Q
Why is post transcriptional modification important?
A
Proteins might be inactive until they reach their specific location.
2
Q
What is proteolytic cleavage?
A
Breaking of a peptide bond to remove part of a protein.
3
Q
What is chemical modification?
A
The addition of functional groups to amino acid residues.
4
Q
Where are proteins synthesised on a free ribosome destined to go?
A
The cell itself
5
Q
Where are proteins synthesised on on an RER ribosome destined to go?
A
Outside of the cell
