Synthesis of prostaglandinsis is inhibited by

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ravitesh 253 June 3, 2021 0 Comments

Synthesis of prostaglandinsis is inhibited by
(A) Aspirin (B) Arsenic
(C) Fluoride (D) Cyanide

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-25T18:31:11+00:00

(A) Aspirin. Aspirin inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme, which is crucial in synthesizing prostaglandins, thus reducing inflammation and pain.

score 0 · Answer 2 · 2024-08-25T18:27:48+00:00

he correct answer is:

(A) Aspirin

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins by irreversibly blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which is essential for prostaglandin production. This is why aspirin has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.