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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
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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