The activation of Adenylate Cyclase, leading to increased cAMP, is the characteristic effect of which G-protein?
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Correct answer: Gs
$G_s$ (stimulatory) proteins activate the enzyme adenylate cyclase, which converts ATP to cAMP. In contrast, $G_i$ (inhibitory) proteins inhibit this enzyme.
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