Which Molecule Acts as a Second Messenger in the Cascade

question 215

Multiple Choice

Which molecule acts as a second messenger in the cascade by which epinephrine stimulates the activation of the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase?

• A) Adenosine
• B) Caffeine
• C) Citric acid
• D) Cyclic AMP
• E) Adenylyl cyclase

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