Which of the Following Events Normally Activates a GTP-Binding Protein

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events normally activates a GTP-binding protein?

• A) GTP hydrolysis by the protein
• B) Activation of an upstream GTPase-activating protein
• C) Activation of an upstream guanine nucleotide exchange factor
• D) Phosphorylation of a bound GDP molecule by an upstream phosphorylase
• E) Pᵢ release after GTP hydrolysis

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