The Primary Function of Phosphatases in Signal Transduction Is to

question 35

Multiple Choice

The primary function of phosphatases in signal transduction is to

• A) transfer a phosphate group from a kinase to the next relay molecule in a series.
• B) inactivate protein kinases to turn off signal transduction.
• C) amplify signal transduction so it activates multiple relay molecules.
• D) amplify the second messenger cAMP.

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