BIO NMDCAT Cytoplasmic Organelles
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28. The retention of resident enzymatic proteins within the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum is mediated by a specific C-terminal amino acid sequence known as the

A. NLS tag
B. M6P tag
C. KDEL sequence
D. Ubiquitin tail

📝 Explanation

The Lys-Asp-Glu-Leu (KDEL) sequence at the C-terminus of ER-resident proteins ensures they are captured and recycled back if they escape to the Golgi.

📖 Additional Information

  • NLS tag
  • M6P tag
  • KDEL sequence
  • Ubiquitin tail

The Lys-Asp-Glu-Leu (KDEL) sequence at the C-terminus of ER-resident proteins ensures they are captured and recycled back if they escape to the Golgi.

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