You have identified an enzyme that appears to be involved in the addition of palmityl group (a fatty acid) to certain proteins.Knowing that palmitoylated proteins are usually targeted for delivery to the plasma membrane, in which organelles might this enzyme be expressed?
A)Golgi apparatus and nucleus
B)Golgi apparatus and endoplamic reticulum
C)Endoplamic reticulum and ribosomes
D)Endoplamic reticulum and nucleus

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The enzyme involved in palmitoylation is likely expressed in the Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum, as these organelles are involved in protein modification and trafficking to the plasma membrane.

You Have Identified an Enzyme That Appears to Be Involved