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Chapter 14.6, Problem 1R
Summary Introduction
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The role of signal sequences in determining the destination of a protein.
Introduction:
The signal sequences refers to the short stretches of amino acids that are present in the cytosol and help in transporting the target polypeptide from cytosol to the organelle where it has to function.
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