What Kind of Enzyme Adds Phosphate Groups to Enzymes for the Purpose

question 55

Multiple Choice

What kind of enzyme adds phosphate groups to enzymes for the purpose of activating or deactivating them?

• A)phosphatases
• B)protein kinases
• C)flippases
• D)glycosyltransferases
• E)carboxypeptidase

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Definitions:

Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic Fibrosis

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