Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Some Aspect of Protein

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes some aspect of protein secretion from prokaryotic cells?

• A) Prokaryotes cannot secrete proteins because they lack an endomembrane system.
• B) Proteins secreted by prokaryotes are likely synthesized on ribosomes bound to the cytoplasmic surface of the plasma membrane.
• C) The mechanism of protein secretion in prokaryotes is probably the same as that in eukaryotes.
• D) Prokaryotes cannot secrete proteins because they lack rough endoplasmic reticulum.

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