The N-Terminal Targeting Sequence of Mitochondrial-Matrix Proteins Is Ultimately Removed

question 42

Multiple Choice

The N-terminal targeting sequence of mitochondrial-matrix proteins is ultimately removed by _______ following import into the matrix.

• A)signal peptidase
• B)mitochondrial processing peptidase
• C)mitochondrial processing lipase
• D)mitochodrial signal peptidase
• E)mitochondrial signalase

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