The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
Answer:
(d)
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‘ACE2’ is a proteinaceous enzyme on the surface of many cell types that stands for Angiotensin Convertase Enzyme-2. It is an enzyme that generates small proteins by cutting up the larger protein angiotensinogen that then goes on to regulate functions in the cell. Using the spike-like protein on its surface, the SARS-CoV-2 virus binds to ACE2 like a key being inserted into a lock – prior to entry and infection of cells. Hence, ACE2 acts as a cellular doorway or a receptor for the virus that causes COVID-19. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.