The primary function of Met-aminopeptidase is to:
A) cleave large inactive pro-proteins.
B) remove leader peptides after translocation.
C) transfer a Met to the C-terminal end for translocation.
D) remove invariable Met and introduce N-terminal diversity.
E) all are true.

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Met-aminopeptidase primarily removes the N-terminal methionine from nascent proteins, which can introduce N-terminal diversity.

The Primary Function of Met-Aminopeptidase Is To