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Describing potential post-translational modifications

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1. On the following sequence: CQLTNNSEGIDWNRT
Mark a residue that has,
-phosphorylation site (mark with a p)
-can be ADP-ribosylated (mark with a)
-methylation site (mark with m)

2. At each PTM (posttranslational modification) give one biochemical agent that's can supply the modifying group.

3. Indicate one site that N-linked glycosylation could occur on the sequence by circling the residue.

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In this solution a protein sequence is provided, and the answer explores the numerous ways in which the sequence can be post-translationally modified, including phosphorylation, glycosylation, etc.

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CQLTNNSEGIDWNRT

1) T and S can become phosphorylated

R, D, and E can ...

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