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​Below is a table with the list of post-translational modifications on proteins and amino acid residues that are correspondingly modified.​​Which post
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Below is a table with the list of post-translational modifications on proteins and amino acid residues that are correspondingly modified.

Which post-translational modifications are correctly matched with the amino acid residues they typically modify?

A.

A, B, and C

B.

B, C, and D

C.

C and D only

D.

A and B only

Correct option is D

EXPLANATION-

A - Phosphorylation is a common modification where a phosphate group is added to amino acids.
The most typical amino acids phosphorylated are Serine (Ser), Threonine (Thr), and Tyrosine (Tyr).
However, phosphorylation on Histidine is also well-documented, especially in prokaryotes and some eukaryotic signaling pathways (e.g., two-component systems).

So, this is correct.

B - Ubiquitination  involves attaching ubiquitin protein primarily to the epsilon-amino group of Lysine residues on target proteins.
Sometimes, ubiquitin can also be attached to the N-terminal methionine of a protein.
Hence, the match with Lysine and N-terminal methionine is correct.
So, this is correct.

C - O-linked glycosylation commonly occurs on the hydroxyl group of Serine or Threonine residues, not on Asparagine.
Asparagine is the site for N-linked glycosylation, not O-linked.
Therefore, this is incorrect.

D  - Hydroxylation typically occurs on Proline and Lysine residues, particularly important in collagen stability.
Cysteine is not a common target of hydroxylation.
Thus, this  is incorrect due to Cysteine.

So, the correct option is (d) -   A and  B only

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