Which Statement About Posttranslational Modifications of Proteins Is False

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement about posttranslational modifications of proteins is false?

• A) They can affect the activity of an enzyme.
• B) They may operate in signal transduction.
• C) They can include the addition of polysaccharides to proteins.
• D) They can include the cleavage of signal sequences.
• E) They are not directed by the sequence of the protein.

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