Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Adenylyl cyclase catalyzes the synthesis of cAMP, and cAMP hydrolysis is catalyzed by a 5'-phosphodiesterase. If caffeine inhibits 5'-phosphodiesterases, drinking a caffeinated beverage would ____ cAMP levels and ____ glycogen phosphorylase activity.


A) increase; decrease
B) increase; increase
C) decrease; decrease
D) decrease; increase
E) have no effect; have no effect

Answer

B