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

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO