32. Some cells possess peptides which contain D-form of amino acids. How do they arise? (1) These peptides are produced by ribosomes by incorporating D- amino acids at specific positions. […]
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Prokaryotic Stress Response: PerR, RecA, Heat Shock Proteins, and Chaperonins in Oxidative, Acidic, and Thermal Stress
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- June 12, 2025
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31.Following statements were made about stress response in prokaryotes: A. PerR functions as a major peroxide sensor in many Gram- positive bacteria. B. Extreme acidic pH induces RecA-mediated DNA damage, […]
Understanding the Role of Bacterial Stress Proteins: DnaK, DnaJ, GroEL, GroES, and GrpE in ATP-Dependent Protein Folding
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- June 12, 2025
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In a form of stress response, bacteria synthesize a group of proteins called stress proteins (or heat shock proteins) such as DnaK,DnaJ, GroEL, GroES, and GrpE. DnaK is an ATP […]
The Role of Protein Modifications: Acetylation, Hydroxylation, and Glycosylation in Degradation, Folding, and Protein-Protein Interactions
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- June 12, 2025
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In bacteria, N-formyl methionine is the first amino acid to be incorporated into a polypeptide chain. Accordingly, one would think that all bacterial proteins have a formyl group at theiramino […]
The Role of Protein Modifications: Acetylation, Hydroxylation, and Glycosylation in Degradation, Folding, and Protein-Protein Interactions
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- June 12, 2025
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The following statements were made regarding the role of protein modifications A. Attachment of acetyl groups to the amino termini of proteins makes it more resistant to degradation. B. Attachment […]
Prokaryotic Protein Initiation: The Role of Formyl Methionine, Deformylase, and Aminopeptidase in Translation and N-Terminal Processing
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- June 12, 2025
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In prokaryotes, the initiator t-RNA is first charged with a methionine, followed by the addition of a formyl groupto the methionine by the enzyme Met-tRNAtransformylase. Given below are several statements […]
Understanding Post-Translational Modifications in Mammalian Systems: Palmitoylation, Glycosylation, Phosphorylation, and Peptidylation
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- June 12, 2025
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Which of the following is NOT a post-translational modification in a mammalian system? (1) palmitoylation (2) glycosylation (3) peptidylation (4) phosphorylation Introduction to Post-Translational Modifications Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are chemical […]
Understanding Co-Translational Protein Modification: Myristoylation vs. Palmitoylation, Farnesylation, and Cholesterol Addition
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- June 12, 2025
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Which one of following modification of proteins is co translational? (1) Palmitoylation (2) Myristoylation (3) Famesylation (4) addition of cholesterol Introduction to Protein Modification Proteins undergo a variety of modifications […]
Understanding mRNA Premature Termination: How Transition Mutations in UAA Stop Codon Can Reverse Immature Termination
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- June 12, 2025
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In m-RNA immature termination occurs due to stop codon UAA. Which of the following transition mutation will lead to its reversal? (1) Change at first U (2) Change at first […]
Prokaryotic Translation Termination: Mechanism of Release Factors RF1, RF2, and RF3 in Stop Codon Recognition and Polypeptide Release
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- June 12, 2025
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During translation in prokaryotes, when ribosomes reach the termination codon, the termination codon is recognized by the class I release factors (RF1 or RF2) leading to the release of the […]


