Asked in PMC Practice Test 21 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following is synthesized by free-floating ribosomes in the cytoplasm of humans?

Correct answer: D. DNA helicase

  • A. DNA polymerase
  • B. Salivary amylase
  • C. Pancreatic amylase
  • D. DNA helicase

Explanation

The correct answer is DNA helicase since it is the only one whose final destination is inside the cell. All other proteins are secreted (lipase and amylase are digestive enzymes, and insulin is a hormone found in the blood) and therefore need to enter the exocytic pathway (exocytosis).

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