What is the role of activated protein kinases?

A) Phosphorylate proteins.

B) Degrade cAMP to AMP.

C) Phosphorylate ADP to ATP.

D) Convert ATP to cAMP by phosphorylation.

E) Activate adenylate cyclase.


A) Phosphorylate proteins.

Phosphorylation can activate different proteins causing the response of the cell to water-soluble hormone.

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