Which of the Following Statements About Transport into Mitochondria and Chloroplasts

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about transport into mitochondria and chloroplasts is FALSE?

• A)The signal sequence on proteins destined for these organelles is recognized by a receptor protein in the outer membrane of these organelles.
• B)After a protein moves through the protein translocator in the outer membrane of these organelles, the protein diffuses in the lumen until it encounters a protein translocator in the inner membrane.
• C)Proteins that are transported into these organelles are unfolded as they are being transported.
• D)Signal peptidase will remove the signal sequence once the protein has been imported into these organelles.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval

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Punishment

An event that decreases the behavior it follows.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Generalization

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