How does the synthesis of proteins that are destined to be secreted differ from that of proteins with functions inside the cell?
A) Proteins destined to be secreted have a signal sequence.
B) Proteins destined to be secreted are synthesized on free ribosomes.
C) Proteins destined to be secreted are packaged into secretory vesicles in the granular endoplasmic reticulum.
D) Only proteins destined for secretion need transfer RNA to be synthesized.
E) Genes for proteins with functions inside the cell are located in the cytoplasm.

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Proteins destined to be secreted have a signal sequence that directs them to the endoplasmic reticulum, where they are synthesized on bound ribosomes and then processed for secretion.

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