Kinases and Phosphatases Are Essential in the Cell Because They

question 58

Multiple Choice

Kinases and phosphatases are essential in the cell because they directly

• A)turn proteins "on and off" through changes in phosphorylation status.
• B)bind hydrophobic hormones in the cytoplasm.
• C)bind and release calcium ions.
• D)destroy IP₃,turning off that signaling pathway.
• E)activate and repress genes.

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