Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Some Aspect of Protein

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes some aspect of protein disposal from prokaryotic cells?

• A)Prokaryotes are unlikely to be able to excrete proteins because they lack an endomembrane system.
• B)The mechanism of protein excretion in prokaryotes is probably the same as that in eukaryotes.
• C)Proteins that are excreted by prokaryotes are synthesized on ribosomes that are bound to the cytoplasmic surface of the plasma membrane.
• D)In prokaryotes, the ribosomes that are used for the synthesis of secreted proteins are located outside of the cell.
• E)Prokaryotes contain large pores in their plasma membrane that permit the movement of proteins out of the cell.

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