2.3 - Translational and Post-Translational Regulation
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of translational control?
💡 Hint: Think about why cells might need to produce proteins at different rates.
Define glycosylation.
💡 Hint: Consider what structures are added to proteins in this process.
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What does translational control regulate?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to mRNA before it is turned into a protein.
True or False: Ubiquitination is a modification that increases a protein's activity.
💡 Hint: Consider whether this process helps or hinders a protein's function.
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Describe the implications of failing to properly regulate ubiquitination in a cell. What effects could this have?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of maintenance in machinery; how does it relate to protein turnover?
Explain how translational control can influence the understanding of cancer treatment development.
💡 Hint: Think about how adjusting production lines for different products can help in a competitive market.
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