After coming off a ribosome, several things can happen to the newly synthesized protein. Name three.

What will be an ideal response?


The possible answers include the post-translational modifications:
1. folded into three -dimensional shapes
2. cross-linkages (disulfide bonds) between different regions of its amino acid chain
3. be cleaved into fragments
4. attach other molecules or groups (e.g., methylation)
5. assemble with other peptides (subunits) into polymeric proteins

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) intrachondral. B) endochondral. C) symphyseal. D) synovial. E) intramembranous.

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The subcutaneous layer is

A. made of squamous epithelium. B. not part of the skin. C. between the epidermis and the dermis. D. part of the basement membrane.

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Which muscles originate distal to the wrist and insert distal to the wrist?

A. intrinsics B. extrensics C. elbow flexors D. elbow extensors

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