How does the synthesis of proteins that are destined to be secreted differ from that of proteins destined to remain inside the cell?

A. Genes for proteins with functions inside the cell are located in the cytoplasm.
B. Only proteins destined for secretion need transfer RNA to be synthesized.
C. Proteins destined to be secreted are synthesized on free ribosomes.
D. Proteins destined to be secreted are packaged into secretory vesicles in the granular endoplasmic reticulum.
E. Proteins destined to be secreted have a signal sequence.


Answer: E

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