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Cyclin-dependent kinases

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Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Enzymes that are activated by binding to cyclins and phosphorylate target proteins to drive cell cycle progression.

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Regulation of the Cell Cycle

Unit 4

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