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Disulfide bonds are most commonly formed in the

A. Cytosol
B. Endoplasmic reticulum
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C. Nucleus
D. Mitochondrial matrix

📝 Explanation

The oxidizing environment of the endoplasmic reticulum promotes the formation of disulfide bonds in secreted and membrane proteins.

📖 Additional Information

  • Cytosol
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Nucleus
  • Mitochondrial matrix

The oxidizing environment of the endoplasmic reticulum promotes the formation of disulfide bonds in secreted and membrane proteins.

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