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18. A genetic defect that prevents the addition of mannose-6-phosphate to targeted glycoproteins in the Golgi apparatus will disrupt the

A. Synthesis of ATP in mitochondria
B. Delivery of structural enzymes to lysosomes
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C. Replication of nuclear DNA sequences
D. Secretion of insulin into the blood

📝 Explanation

Mannose-6-phosphate serves as a specific molecular sorting signal that targets newly synthesized hydrolytic enzymes to the lysosomes.

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  • Synthesis of ATP in mitochondria
  • Delivery of structural enzymes to lysosomes
  • Replication of nuclear DNA sequences
  • Secretion of insulin into the blood

Mannose-6-phosphate serves as a specific molecular sorting signal that targets newly synthesized hydrolytic enzymes to the lysosomes.

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