Peptide Hormones Generally Are Synthesized

question 3

Multiple Choice

Peptide hormones generally are synthesized

• A) In the liver
• B) As larger precursor proteins that are proteolytically cleaved to become active
• C) In the Golgi apparatus
• D) On the smooth ER
• E) In secretory vesicles

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