Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the PrP^C

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the PrP^C form of the prion protein?

• A)It is bound to a phospholipid anchor.
• B)It is synthesized in the rough ER.
• C)It is glycosylated.
• D)It binds to copper ions.
• E)All of the above are characteristics of the PrP^C protein.

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