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Biochemistry Structure and function of protein dcc1a573

How do proteins enter peroxisomes?

A
Folded, using a C-terminal or internal signal sequence
B
Folded, using an N-terminal or internal signal sequence
C
Unfolded, using a C-terminal or internal signal sequence
D
Unfolded, using an N-terminal or internal signal sequence
High-Yield Explanation
Peroxisomal proteins are fully folded in the cytoplasm and enter the organelle in folded form. The most common signal sequence which directs proteins to peroxisomes is a C-terminal Ser-Lys-Leu tripeptide. Reference: Harper; 30th edition

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