In the phospholipase C signal transduction pathway, which pair of second messengers is produced? A) IP₃ and DAG B) PIP₂ and IP₃ C) cAMP and IP₃ D) Phospholipase C and protein kinase A E) Phospholipase C and G protein

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Phospholipase C catalyzes the hydrolysis of PIP2 (phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate) into two second messengers: IP3 (inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate) and DAG (diacylglycerol).

In the Phospholipase C Signal Transduction Pathway, Which Pair of Second