SH2 domains are protein domains that specifically recognize and bind to phosphorylated tyrosine residues in proteins, particularly in signaling proteins. This binding is important for the assembly of signaling complexes and the transduction of signals downstream.

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SH2 Domains Are

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SH2 domains are

A) protein domains that bind phosphotyrosine-containing peptides.
B) the domains on receptor tyrosine kinases that contain the phosphorylated tyrosine.
C) domains that mediate the dimerization of receptor tyrosine kinases.
D) the domains on receptor tyrosine kinases that possess the kinase activity.

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