The Biology Project: Cell Biology

The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial

Problem 2: Enzymes for Regulation

The class of enzymes that are involved in triggering events in the cell cycle are called:

C. kinases
Correct.
Yes, kinases add phosphate to molecules, and the modification can serve as a "switch" to turn events in the cell on or off. Cdk or cyclin dependent kinases regulate the cell cycle.


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