Which of the following is NOT a feature of aspirin?
A)It inhibits the activity of prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase (COX).
B)It stimulates ring opening in prostaglandin synthesis.
C)It acetylates the serine in the active site of the cyclooxygenase (COX).
D)It is classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

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Aspirin does not stimulate ring opening in prostaglandin synthesis, it actually inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins by irreversibly acetylating the active site of the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme, which is responsible for the production of prostaglandins. All the other options are features of aspirin, including its inhibition of COX activity, acetylation of the COX active site, and classification as a NSAID.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Feature of Aspirin