Which of the following pairs forms a common conduit for transfer of the nascent protein through the endoplasmic reticulum membrane?
A)ribosome and translocon
B)signal sequence and plasma membrane
C)EF-G and endoplasmic reticulum
D)chaperonin and plasma membrane

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ribosome and the translocon work together to form a common conduit for the transfer of the nascent protein through the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. The ribosome synthesizes the protein and passes it to the translocon, which serves as a channel through the membrane.

Which of the Following Pairs Forms a Common Conduit for Transfer