Eventually, the initial peptide hormone's functions will be carried out.
When specific peptide hormones, or "first messengers," bind to receptors on the cell membrane, it is formed from the catalyzation of ATP by the adenylate cyclase enzyme. Its main function is to activate a protein kinase enzyme within the cell, thereby transferring the terminal phosphate of ATP to a wide variety of cellular molecules and bringing them to action. Eventually, the initial peptide hormone's functions will be carried out. For 10 points, name this cyclic compound, which is the body's most common "second messenger."
When specific peptide hormones, or "first messengers," bind to receptors on the cell membrane, it is formed from the catalyzation of ATP by the adenylate cyclase enzyme.
{cyclic AMP} or {cyclic adenosine monophosphate} or {cAMP}