Multiple choice

The pili are the hairlike outgrowths found on the surface of bacteria. Which of the following enzymes catalyze the assembly of pilins into pili?

  1. Sortase

  2. Translocase

  3. Polyphosphate kinase

  4. F-ATPase
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sortase refers to a group of prokaryotic enzymes which catalyze the assembly of pilins into pili, and the anchoring of pili to the cell wall. They act as both proteases and transpeptidases.

Keep practicing — related questions