Indicate true (T) and false (F) statements below regarding peroxisomal proteins. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters T and F only, e.g. TTTF.
( ) All peroxisomal proteins are encoded in the nucleus.
( ) Some peroxisomal proteins are synthesized by ribosomes attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
( ) All peroxisomal proteins reach the organelle after their synthesis is completed.
( ) Peroxisomal proteins have to be unfolded before import.

Question

Indicate true (T) and false (F) statements below regarding peroxisomal proteins. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters T and F only, e.g. TTTF.
( )	All peroxisomal proteins are encoded in the nucleus.
( )	Some peroxisomal proteins are synthesized by ribosomes attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
( )	All peroxisomal proteins reach the organelle after their synthesis is completed.
( )	Peroxisomal proteins have to be unfolded before import.

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Peroxisomal proteins are either delivered via ER-derived vesicles or translocated post-translationally straight from the cytosol. In the latter case, the protein does not have to be unfolded prior to import.

Indicate True (T) and False (F) Statements Below Regarding Peroxisomal