Characteristics of the mammalian translocon include all EXCEPT:
A) sec61 complex at the core.
B) transmembrane protein-conducting channel.
C) BiP carries out ATP-dependent protein folding.
D) composed of a single transmembrane spanning (TMS) protein.
E) all are true.

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The mammalian translocon is not composed of a single transmembrane spanning (TMS) protein, but rather a complex of proteins, including the sec61 complex at the core. Therefore, the correct option is D, as all other options are true.

Characteristics of the Mammalian Translocon Include All EXCEPT