Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation

Eukaryotic Post-Translational Regulation

Microbiology

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation

Eukaryotic Post-Translational Regulation

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Multiple Choice

Post-translational modifications of proteins can affect which of the following?

Protein function.

Protein location within the cell.

Protein activation or inactivation.

Protein degradation.

All of the above.

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Understand the concept of post-translational modifications (PTMs): These are chemical changes to a protein after it has been synthesized, which can alter its properties and functions.

Explore how PTMs can affect protein function: PTMs can change the protein's activity, stability, or interactions with other molecules, thereby influencing its function.

Examine the impact of PTMs on protein location within the cell: PTMs can add signals to proteins that direct them to specific locations within the cell, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, or cell membrane.

Consider how PTMs can lead to protein activation or inactivation: Certain modifications can turn a protein 'on' or 'off', affecting its ability to perform its biological role.

Analyze the role of PTMs in protein degradation: PTMs can tag proteins for degradation, marking them for destruction by cellular machinery when they are no longer needed or are damaged.