Which of the following processes is commonly associated with protein modification?
A) phosphorylation
B) positive modulation
C) phosphorylation and positive modulation
D) none of these

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Phosphorylation is a common process associated with protein modification. It involves adding a phosphate group to a protein molecule, which can change its conformation and function. Positive modulation refers to the activation of a protein by a binding partner or other factor, but is not as commonly associated with protein modification as phosphorylation. Therefore, the best choice is A, which includes the process most commonly associated with protein modification.

Which of the Following Processes Is Commonly Associated with Protein