Mutations occur in proteins of the general secretory pathway.Which bacterial regions may be deprived of key proteins? (Select all that apply)

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The general secretory pathway in bacteria is responsible for transporting proteins from the cytoplasm to various extracytoplasmic compartments, including the plasma membrane, the periplasmic space in Gram-negative bacteria, and the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Mutations in proteins involved in this pathway could impair the delivery of key proteins to these locations. The cytoplasm and nucleoid are not directly affected by this pathway as it is involved in secretion beyond these regions.

Mutations Occur in Proteins of the General Secretory Pathway