The cyclic AMP is inactivated by the action of which specific enzyme?
Correct Answer: Phosphodiesterase
Description: cAMP undergoes rapid hydrolysis catalysed by the enzyme phosphodiesterase, to 5'AMP which is inactive. Caffeine and theophylline can inhibit phosphodiesterase and increase the intracellular levels of cAMP.
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