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What are the two interacting domains/ motifs?

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Protein motifs are recognizable regions of protein structure defined by a unique function. The PH domain is an example of an interacting domain/motif that allows proteins to bind to phosphatidyl-inositol triphosphate.

Step-by-step explanation:

Protein motifs are small regions of protein three-dimensional structure or amino acid sequence shared among different proteins. They are recognizable regions of protein structure that may (or may not) be defined by a unique chemical or biological function.

In the context of the question, the PH (Pleckstrin Homology) domain is an example of an interacting domain/motif. This domain is found in two different proteins and allows them to bind a molecule of phosphatidyl-inositol triphosphate, which is part of a common cell-signaling pathway.

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