Answer to Question #93382 in Biochemistry for Kylie

Question

What is meant by posttranslational processing or modification?

Answer 1

Protein synthesis occurs during a process called ‘translation.’ Proteins are synthesized by ribosomes. Posttranslational modification of proteins refers to the changes proteins may undergo after translation. Such modifications come in a wide variety of types, and catalyzed by enzymes that recognize target sequences in specific proteins.