Phosphorylation by protein kinases coordinates regulation of different pathways.Usually this phosphorylation ________ catabolic pathways and ________ anabolic pathways.
A)deactivates;deactivates
B)deactivates;activates
C)activates;deactivates
D)activates;activates

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Phosphorylation by protein kinases typically activates catabolic pathways, which break down molecules to release energy, and deactivates anabolic pathways, which build up molecules and require energy.

Phosphorylation by Protein Kinases Coordinates Regulation of Different Pathways