Which of the following is a result of the sumoylation of a protein?
A) addition of SUMO targets a protein for destruction by a slightly different pathway than attachment of ubiquitin
B) addition of SUMO often changes the conformation of a protein so that it interacts with other proteins in a different manner
C) addition of SUMO targets a protein for transport into the mitochondria
D) the addition of SUMO occurs during the translation process and is meant to stall translation of certain proteins
E) none of the above

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The addition of SUMO often changes the conformation of a protein so that it interacts with other proteins in a different manner. This can lead to changes in protein function and can regulate processes such as transcription and DNA repair. Option A is incorrect because SUMOylation targets a protein for a different pathway than ubiquitination, but it does not result in destruction. Option C is incorrect because SUMOylation does not target proteins for transport into the mitochondria. Option D is incorrect because SUMOylation does not occur during translation, but rather is a post-translational modification. Option E is incorrect because there is a result of sumoylation.

Which of the Following Is a Result of the Sumoylation