What is the function of a phosphatase? a. A phosphatase removes phosphorylated amino acids from proteins. b. A phosphatase removes the phosphate group from phosphorylated amino acid residues in a protein. c. A phosphatase phosphorylates serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues. d. A phosphatase degrades second messengers in the cell.

What is the function of a phosphatase? a. A phosphatase removes phosphorylated amino acids from proteins. b. A phosphatase removes the phosphate group from phosphorylated amino acid residues in a protein. c. A phosphatase phosphorylates serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues. d. A phosphatase degrades second messengers in the cell.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Cell Communication

Section6.1: Cell Communication: An Overview

Problem 1C: What is the sequence of events that takes place in cell signaling?

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