Describe the process of translation of a protein destined for exocytosis. How are secretory proteins packaged into secretory vesicles? What is the mechanism by which these vesicles target the plasma membrane?

Q: A vesicle containing proteins modified with M6P has just pinched off the trans Golgi network. Name a…

A: Introduction Amino acids are chemical 'building blocks' that make up proteins.

Q: What is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

A: Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a type of organelle which has many fold in its structure joining the…

Q: Describe transmembrane proteins and explain the following roles that they play in the plasma…

A: Cells are regarded as the simplest unit (structural and functional) of life. The cellular membrane,…

Q: Are peripheral proteins the only class of membrane protein associated with one leaf? What about…

A: Integral monotopic proteins are integral membrane proteins that are connected to one side of the…

Q: Are actin filaments subject to the same "dynamic instability" as microtubules? Yes or no? b)Explain…

A: Microtubules are the polymeric structure of tubulin that helps to form the skeleton of filaments and…

Q: Describe the various types of specialized domains that can be established in the plasma membrane?…

A: Domains in plasma membrane can be formed by interaction of different types of molecules with each…

Q: In the presence of low levels of GTP, microtubules inside a cell will undergo ------------- due to…

A: Microtubule: it is formed by polymerisation of two subunits i.e. alpha and beta-tubulin.

Q: But so far, no coat has been identified for the secretory vesicles that carry material from the…

A: The problem is that no coat has been identified for the secretory vesicles that carry material from…

Q: Choose the correct order of events for protein synthesis of an INTEGRAL MEMBRANE PROTEIN. 1.…

A: Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a…

Q: Describe carrier-mediated transport and vesicular transport processes used by cells to absorb or…

A: Diffusion is a process in which the molecules move from a region of higher concentration to a region…

Q: How does a concentration gradient affect the direction of diffusion across the plasma membrane?

A: DiffusionIt is a physical process where the net movement of molecules from high concentration to low…

Q: What is the name of the process by which worn-out organelles are digested by lysosomes?

A: Lysosomes are present in eukaryotic cells and are absent in prokaryotic cells. They are…

Q: What is the order of events for generating a single-pass endoplasmic reticulum transmembrane…

A: Transmembrane protein has both carboxy and amino ends facing the cytosol(multi-spanning protein is…

Q: If GTP hydrolysis occurs on a tubulin molecule at the plus end of a microtubule filament before…

A: Tubulin makes up microtubules, which are the cytoskeleton's most important component.

Q: What is the plasma membrane made of? How does this affect the movement of lipid-soluble and…

A: In animal cell, the outermost layer of cell is cell membrane or plasma membrane. It is present…