The targeting sequence of a mitochondrial-matrix protein is found at the molecule's N-terminus and includes a number of positively charged residues. What is this targeting sequence called?
A)PTS
B)mPTS
C)signal peptide
D)presequence
E)mitochondrial targeting signal

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The targeting sequence for mitochondrial-matrix proteins at the N-terminus, which includes positively charged residues, is called a "presequence."

The Targeting Sequence of a Mitochondrial-Matrix Protein Is Found at the Molecule's