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alterations to a protein made after translation, such as removal of f-met, addition of cofactors, and joining with other proteins for quaternary structure, are referred to as modifications.

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Identify the biological process described

The question describes alterations made to a protein after translation, such as the removal of f-met, addition of cofactors, and joining with other proteins for quaternary structure.

Determine the standard scientific term

These chemical and structural modifications occurring after the synthesis of a polypeptide chain are collectively known as posttranslational modifications (or post-translational modifications).

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Alterations to a protein made after translation, such as removal of f-met, addition of cofactors, and joining with other proteins for quaternary structure, are referred to as <blank>posttranslational</blank> modifications.