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

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Aspirin and ibuprofen inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which is responsible for converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, compounds involved in inflammation and pain signaling.

Aspirin and Ibuprofen Both Block the Enzyme Cyclooxygenase from Changing