Cyclooxygenase Catalyzes the Conversion of Arachidonic Acid into PGH₂

question 23

Multiple Choice

Cyclooxygenase catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid into PGH₂.What drug inhibits this enzyme?

• A)lactaid
• B)aspirin
• C)progesterone
• D)norlutin
• E)cortisone

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