What is the main role of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in the cell cycle?

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Regulating the progression of the cell cycle

Degrading damaged proteins

Initiating DNA replication

Facilitating cell-cell communication

Answer: Regulating the progression of the cell cycle

Explanation:

Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are enzymes that, when bound to cyclins, phosphorylate target proteins to regulate the progression of the cell cycle.