It is possible for a cell to make proteins that last for months, hemoglobin in red blood cells is a good example. however, many proteins are not this long-lasting; they may be degraded in days, hours, or even minutes. what is the advantage of short-lived proteins?

short-lived proteins enable the cells to control their activities precisely and efficiently T/F

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Kellen Hayden

24 July, 10:14

It is possible for a cell to make proteins that last for months, hemoglobin in red blood cells is a good example. however, many proteins are not this long-lasting; they may be degraded in days, hours, or even minutes. what is the advantage of short-lived proteins?

short-lived proteins enable the cells to control their activities precisely and efficiently T/F

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Preston Reed · Answer 1

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These proteins have short halve lives for the proper functioning of the proteome. If they have longer half-life, then proteome may accumulate mutation that will ultimately disturb the new proteins formation. So, these are degraded at proper times for their best functioning as well as to prevent them from harmful mutations.