Aspirin and ibuprofen both block the enzyme cyclooxygenase from changing arachidonic acid, found in the phospholipid bilayer, into what?
A) leukotrienes
B) prostaglandins
C) bile salts
D) sterols
E) surfactant

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Aspirin and ibuprofen inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which is responsible for converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, compounds that play a key role in inflammation and pain.

Aspirin and Ibuprofen Both Block the Enzyme Cyclooxygenase from Changing