Cyclooxygenase-2 synthesizes _____________________
A. sucrose
B. prostaglandins
C. steroids
D. gametes
I had been asked this question in examination.
The doubt is from Cancer topic in section Cancer of Cell Biology
The correct option is B. prostaglandins
Explanation: Cyclooxygenase-2 is the enzyme that synthesizes hormone-like prostaglandins that promote the growth of intestinal polyps. Polyps are abnormal tissue growths that look like flat bumps.