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What are cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases? what do these proteins do in a cell?

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cyclins are a class of protein that help in cell cycle with help of activation of cyclin-dependent kinases(CDKs) (enzyme). CDKs are enzymes with multifunctional role in progression of cell cycle. They help in phosphorylation i.e they help to phosphorylate other molecules.
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