Medical MCQ-Which of the following is a membrane-bound enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP?

Which of the following is a membrane-bound enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP?

Tyrosine kinase

Polymerase

ATP synthase

Adenylate cyclase

Question Category:

Biochemistry

Correct Answer:

Adenylate cyclase

Description:

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi ).It is activated by the attachment of a hormone or neurotransmitter to a specific membrane-bound receptor.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 504, 506

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