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Decoding Phosphorylation Cascades: Amplification & Cellular Signaling
Chapter 0, Problem 1(choose chapter or problem)
Phosphorylation cascades involving a series of protein kinases are useful for cellular signal transduction because
a. they are species specific.
b. they always lead to the same cellular response.
c. they amplify the original signal manyfold.
d. they counter the harmful effects of phosphatases.
e. the number of molecules used is small and fixed.
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Decoding Phosphorylation Cascades: Amplification & Cellular Signaling
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Explore the intricate world of phosphorylation cascades and their role in cellular signaling. Learn how protein kinases amplify external signals, guiding a cell's response. Decipher common misconceptions about these essential cellular processes.
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QUESTION:
Phosphorylation cascades involving a series of protein kinases are useful for cellular signal transduction because
a. they are species specific.
b. they always lead to the same cellular response.
c. they amplify the original signal manyfold.
d. they counter the harmful effects of phosphatases.
e. the number of molecules used is small and fixed.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Phosphorylation cascades is a process that involves a series of sequential phosphorylation events, where protein kinases add phosphate groups to proteins, activating or modulating their function.