Question 3

(Essay)

What are the general features of an N-terminal signal sequence that targets secretory proteins to the ER?

Answer

N-terminal signal sequences targeting proteins to the ER are 16 to 30 amino acids in length and have a hydrophobic core of 6 to 12 amino acids.Preceding the core is one or more positively charged amino acids.Otherwise,N-terminal signal sequences have little in common.