When an Importin α/β Complex Carries a Protein Destined to Move

question 68

Multiple Choice

When an importin α/β complex carries a protein destined to move into the nucleus, what does it bind to when it comes to the outer surface of the nucleus near the nuclear pore complex?

• A)the torus
• B)the outer ring of the nuclear pore complex
• C)the inner ring of the nuclear pore complex
• D)cytoplasmic filaments that extend from the outer ring of the nuclear pore complex
• E)the transporter

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Definitions:

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