Removal of the Signal Peptide from the Preproinsulin Molecule Synthesized

question 11

Multiple Choice

Removal of the signal peptide from the preproinsulin molecule synthesized by the beta-cell

• A) occurs in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum during, or shortly following, translation of the preproinsulin mRNA.
• B) is inhibited by hyperglycemia.
• C) occurs during packaging of the insulin molecule by the Golgi apparatus.
• D) occurs in plasma.
• E) none of the other answers is correct.

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