Increased synthesis of phosphodiesterase would most likely lead to
A) an increased concentration of cyclic AMP.
B) an increased concentration of cyclic GMP.
C) an increased concentration of nitric oxide.
D) the inactivation of adenylyl cyclase.
E) decreased concentration of cyclic AMP or cyclic GMP.

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Phosphodiesterase is an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP. Increased synthesis of this enzyme would lead to a faster breakdown of both cyclic nucleotides, resulting in a decreased concentration of cyclic AMP or cyclic GMP.

Increased Synthesis of Phosphodiesterase Would Most Likely Lead to