Many second messenger systems activate ________, enzymes that transfer a phosphate group from ATP to a protein. The phosphorylation of proteins sets off a series of intracellular events that lead to the ultimate cellular response.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


protein kinases

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What can a deficiency of growth hormone during bone formation cause?

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