BIOLOGY 2E
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Author: OpenStax
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Chapter 9, Problem 33CTQ
A scientist notices that a cancer cell line shows high levels of phosphorylated ERK in the absence of EGF. What are two possible explanations for the increase in phosphorylated ERK? Be specific in which proteins are involved.
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BIOLOGY 2E
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