Proteosomes are multifunctional, multisubmit protein complexes that
A) convert amino acids to glucose and ketone bodies during starvation.
B) degrade most cellular proteins to their consistent amino acids.
C) facilitate the endocytosis of lipoproteins by most cells.
D) participate in the digestion and absorption of dietary protein.
E) synthesize albumin and other plasma proteins in the liver.

Question

Proteosomes are multifunctional, multisubmit protein complexes that
A) convert amino acids to glucose and ketone bodies during starvation.
B) degrade most cellular proteins to their consistent amino acids.
C) facilitate the endocytosis of lipoproteins by most cells. 
D) participate in the digestion and absorption of dietary protein.
E) synthesize albumin and other plasma proteins in the liver.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Proteosomes are responsible for degrading most cellular proteins to their consistent amino acids, which can then be used for various biological processes.

Proteosomes Are Multifunctional, Multisubmit Protein Complexes That