The routing of proteins to their final destinations in eukaryotic cells is ____.
A) essentially random
B) based on transcription factors
C) controlled by the type of ribosome used
D) directed by signals that are part of the proteins
E) primarily determined by mRNA splicing

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The routing of proteins to their final destinations in eukaryotic cells is directed by signals that are part of the proteins themselves. These signals, often short sequences of amino acids, are recognized by cellular machinery that directs the proteins to their correct locations.

The Routing of Proteins to Their Final Destinations in Eukaryotic