The targeting sequence of mitochondrial-matrix proteins is found at the molecule's N-terminus and includes a number of positively charged residues.What is this targeting sequence called?
A)PTS
B)mPTS
C)signal peptide
D)presequence
E)mitochondrial targeting signal

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The targeting sequence found at the N-terminus of mitochondrial-matrix proteins is called the presequence. This presequence typically contains a number of positively charged residues that facilitate the protein's import into the mitochondrial matrix.

The Targeting Sequence of Mitochondrial-Matrix Proteins Is Found at the Molecule's