Phosphorylation Resulting from the Influence of a Growth Factor

question 9

Multiple Choice

Phosphorylation resulting from the influence of a growth factor

• A) causes the Rb protein to release its target protein.
• B) inhibits the target gene of the Rb protein.
• C) turns the Rb protein into an energy-carrying molecule needed for cell division.
• D) causes its target protein to become inactive.

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