You have identified a novel cytoplasmic protein. Through sequence analysis you are able to identify the presence of a number of serine/threonine phosphorylation motifs. Based on these data, you hypothesize that this protein may be a substrate for what kind of enzyme?

A. A phospholipase
B. A receptor tyrosine kinase
C. A G protein-coupled receptor
D. A protein kinase
E. A tyrosine phosphatase


Answer: D

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