The Function of Scaffolding Proteins Is To

question 26

Multiple Choice

The function of scaffolding proteins is to:

• A) phosphorylate proteins in a cascade.
• B) dephosphorylate proteins in a cascade.
• C) convert ATP and GTP to cAMP and cGMP, respectively.
• D) regulate the MAP kinase pathway.
• E) stimulate the release of calcium ions from the ER.

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