Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 12 - 12.3 - Concept Check - Page 250: 2

Answer

MPF phosphorylates proteins, which sends the signal that G2 is done and M phase can be entered.

Work Step by Step

Review Ch. 11 to see what phosphatases do and how this affects cell signalling. That is what is behind the change from one part of the cell cycle to another.
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