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Which ions activate cyclin-dependent kinases, following fertilization?(a) Ca^2+(b) Mg^2+(c) Fe^3+(d) H^+I have been asked this question at a job interview.Enquiry is from Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction in division Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction of Cell Biology

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Right answer is (a) Ca^2+

To elaborate: The rise in cytoplasmic calcium concentration following fertilization triggers a diverse array of events. Activation of cyclin-dependent kinases that DRIVE the zygote towards FIRST MITOTIC division is ONE such EVENT.



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