You have identified an enzyme that appears to be involved in the addition of palmityl group (a fatty acid) to certain proteins. Knowing that palmitoylated proteins are usually targeted for delivery to the plasma membrane, in which organelles might this enzyme be expressed?

A. golgi apparatus and nucleus
B. endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus
C. endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes
D. golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum


Answer: D

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