The activation of receptor tyrosine kinases is characterized by
A) dimerization and phosphorylation.
B) dimerization and IP₃ binding.
C) a phosphorylation cascade.
D) GTP hydrolysis.

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The activation of receptor tyrosine kinases involves the dimerization of receptors and subsequent phosphorylation of specific tyrosine residues in the intracellular domains of the receptors. This leads to the activation of downstream signaling pathways.

The Activation of Receptor Tyrosine Kinases Is Characterized by