Which of the following pairs of molecules make up an active MPF?
A) a growth factor and mitotic factor
B) ATP synthetase and a protease
C) cyclin and tubulin
D) cyclin and a cyclin-dependent kinase

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MPF, or M-phase promoting factor, is composed of two main components: cyclin and a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK). These molecules work together to trigger the cell's entry into mitosis, the process of cell division. Cyclin regulates the activity of CDK, which in turn phosphorylates various proteins to initiate mitosis.

Which of the Following Pairs of Molecules Make Up an Active