Activation of the Enzyme Adenylyl Cyclase by a Stimulatory G

question 26

Multiple Choice

Activation of the enzyme adenylyl cyclase by a stimulatory G protein results in the formation of

• A) phosphodiesterase.
• B) ATP.
• C) cGMP.
• D) cAMP.

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