Which of the Following Statements Is a Plausible Description of Some

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a plausible description of some aspect of protein secretion from prokaryotic cells?

• A)Prokaryotes are unlikely to be able to secrete proteins because they lack an endomembrane system.
• B)The mechanism of protein secretion in prokaryotes is probably the same as that in eukaryotes.
• C)Proteins that are secreted by prokaryotes may be synthesized on ribosomes that are associated with the cytoplasmic surface of the plasma membrane.
• D)In prokaryotes,the ribosomes that are involved in the synthesis of secreted proteins are located outside of the cell.

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Definitions:

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