Which Statement Is False About Protein Turnover

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about protein turnover?

• A)The turnover rate is directly proportional to the stability of the protein's tertiary structure.
• B)Rapid turnover ensures that some regulatory proteins are degraded so that the cell can respond to changing conditions.
• C)The half-life of a given protein is similar in different organs and species.
• D)Turnover rates vary to give half-lives from a few minutes to several weeks.

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