The transfer of polypeptides into the ER is called

A) transit sequence import.
B) post-translational import.
C) cotranslational import.
D) endoplasmic import.
E) ribosomal import.


Answer: C

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A.  Lysosome B.  Golgi body C.  Nucleus D.  Mitochondrion E.  Rough ER Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you know about breaking down large macromolecules like glycogen? How does it relate to the question? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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The extraembryonic membrane that contributes to the formation of the placenta. _____

A) Human chorionic gonadotropin                                          

B) Zygote                                                                             

C) Chorion                                                                           

D) Morula                                                                            

E) Folic acid                                                                         

F) Fertilization                                                                    

G) Blastocyst

H) Parturition

I) Cleavage

J) Ovulation

K) Placenta

L) Implantation

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The outer main section of the kidney is the

A. renal periphery. B. renal medulla. C. renal cortex. D. glomerulus. E. collecting duct.

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The induced-fit model

A) was proposed by Hans Buchner. B) distorts the shape of the enzyme and the substrate. C) is also called the lock-and-key model. D) states that enzyme–substrate interactions are rigid. E) proposes that very strong covalent bonds are formed upon substrate binding.

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