An inhibitor of which of the following enzymes could be used to block the release of calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum?
A) serine/threonine kinases
B) phosphodiesterase
C) phospholipase C
D) adenylyl cyclase

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Phospholipase C plays a crucial role in the inositol triphosphate (IP3) signaling pathway, which leads to the release of calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum. Inhibiting phospholipase C would block this pathway, thereby preventing the release of calcium.

An Inhibitor of Which of the Following Enzymes Could Be