The enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of cAMP from ATP is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of cAMP from ATP is:
A. Adenylyl cyclase
B. Guanylyl cyclase
C. Phospholipase C
D. Protein kinase A
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Adenylyl cyclase converts ATP to cyclic AMP, a second messenger. Guanylyl cyclase makes cGMP, phospholipase C produces IP₃/DAG, PKA is activated by cAMP.

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