Which of these covalently modifies proteins by phosphorylation?

A. enzymes called protein phosphatases
B. other proteins called allosteric proteins
C. any ligand that can bind to specific binding sites
D. enzymes called protein kinases
E. metal ions, such as Fe2+


D

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