Which statement about cyclic AMP is false?
A) It is formed from ATP.
B) In some circumstances it can bind to a protein kinase in the cytoplasm.
C) The enzyme adenylyl cyclase catalyzes its formation from ATP.
D) It is a second messenger.
E) It has enzymatic activity.

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Cyclic AMP is a second messenger and is formed from ATP by the enzyme adenylyl cyclase. It can bind to a protein kinase in the cytoplasm and activate it, leading to cellular responses. However, it does not have enzymatic activity.

Which Statement About Cyclic AMP Is False