Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

protein targeting to chloroplast

Term ID
GO:0045036
Synonyms
  • protein-chloroplast targeting
Definition
The process of directing proteins towards the chloroplast, usually using signals contained within the protein. Imported proteins are synthesized as cytosolic precursors containing N-terminal uptake-targeting sequences that direct each protein to its correct subcompartment and are subsequently cleaved. 0716731363
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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