Using Genetic Engineering Techniques, You Have Created a Set of Proteins

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Essay

Using genetic engineering techniques, you have created a set of proteins that contain two (and only two) conflicting signal sequences that specify different compartments.Predict which signal would win out for the following combinations.Explain your answers.
A.Signals for import into the nucleus and import into the ER.
B.Signals for export from the nucleus and import into the mitochondria.
C.Signals for import into mitochondria and retention in the ER.

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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

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Output

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Output

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