Suppose That the First Part of a New Polypeptide Chain

question 26

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the first part of a new polypeptide chain being produced in a eukaryotic cell does NOT have a signal peptide. Where would this polypeptide be located within the cell as it is maturing?

• A) in the Golgi apparatus only
• B) in the cytoplasm only
• C) first in the rough ER, and then in the Golgi apparatus
• D) first in the cytoplasm, and then in the rough ER

---

Definitions:

Competitive Industry

An industry where numerous producers are in competition with one another, leading to a situation where no single firm has significant market power, and prices are determined by overall supply and demand.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal Revenue is the increase in revenue resulting from the sale of one additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The financial impact of manufacturing an additional unit of a product or service.

Profit Maximization

A company's objective to make the most amount of profit possible with its current resources and market conditions.