Chapter 26, Problem 38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the modification of proteins by the covalent linking of a farnesyl or a geranylgeranyl unit to the carboxyl-terminal cysteine residue should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Phospholipids are the basic constituent of all cell membranes. They usually form lipid bilayers. The structure of a phospholipid molecule has a tail made up of two hydrophobic fatty acid and a hydrophilic head comprising of a phosphate group.