What is the significance of CDK?

What will be an ideal response?


CDK symbolizes a class of protein kinases, which, when activated, selectively phosphorylate target proteins. Many of these phosphorylated proteins are involved in cell-cycle control.

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The resulting solids and juices of grapes used to make wine are termed its

A. mash. B. must. C. germinater. D. malt.

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Which of the following does NOT influence the pH of extracellular fluids?

a. respiration b. a high protein diet c. bicarbonate ions d. excretion of filtrates e. phosphate and ammonia ions

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Dystrophin is a protein that normally

A. shortens and lengthens to produce muscle contraction. B. carries signals into muscle cells to initiate contraction. C. strengthens the attachment between muscle proteins and the plasma membrane. D. helps provide energy for muscle contraction. E. signals muscle cells to divide.

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Sense mutations produce ____

a. elongated proteins b. shortened proteins c. extra termination codons d. frameshifts e. cell death

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