Some antidepressant drugs act by inhibiting monoamine oxidase (MAO). What is the function of this enzyme?

A) It breaks down monoamines.
B) It converts ATP to cyclic AMP.
C) It degrades acetylcholine.
D) It blocks sodium channels.
E) It binds to chloride gates.


A

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