The Ribosomes of Halobacterium Require High ________ Levels for Stability

question 8

Multiple Choice

The ribosomes of Halobacterium require high ________ levels for stability and activity.

• A) KCl
• B) NaCl
• C) NaSO₄
• D) acidic amino acids

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Definitions:

Eukaryotes

Living beings whose cells are characterized by having a nucleus and additional organelles, all of which are surrounded by membranes.

Proteolytic Processing

The enzymatic breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids, often for activation or degradation of the protein.

Ubiquitin-Tagged Proteins

Proteins marked for degradation by the cell's proteasome system through the attachment of ubiquitin molecules.

Chemical Modification

A process involving the alteration of the chemical structure of a molecule, which can impact its function, stability, or interaction with other molecules.