In the Insulin-Receptor-Dependent Activation of the Protein ERK (Extracellular Regulated

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the insulin-receptor-dependent activation of the protein ERK (extracellular regulated kinase) , what protein is responsible for phosphorylating ERK?

• A) the insulin receptor (INSR)
• B) insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1)
• C) Raf-1 kinase
• D) MEK
• E) Ras

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