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A kinase is an enzyme that ________.?

A) functions as a second messenger molecule.

B) serves as a receptor for various signal molecules.

C) adds a phosphate group to target molecules.

D) produces second messenger molecules

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  • 1 decade ago
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    the answer is C

    A is wrong because kinase is involved in the eventual production of the second messenger but it's pretty early in the pathway

    B. hah, no

    D. Effectors produce second messenger molecules, not kinases.

  • 1 decade ago

    C

    kinases are aka phosphotransferases.

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