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7 years ago
Diisopropyl fluorophosphate is a very powerful nerve gas used in many insecticides. Because it can inactivate acetylcholinesterase for several weeks, this nerve gas is a particularly lethal (deadly) substance.
The function of acetylcholinesterase is to
Select one:
a. promote the synthesis of neurotransmitters in axons
b. conduct a nerve impulse from a motor neruron to a muscle fibre
c. inactivate acetylcholine by breaking it into its components
d. initiate the fight-or-flight response of the autonomic nervous system

I thought it was c because the role of it is to stop acetylcholine but apparently b is a popular option so please help haha!
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7 years ago
Quote from: chelology (7 years ago)
inactivate acetylcholine by breaking it into its components

I agree with you too. Acetylcholinesterase works by rapidly hydrolyzing (in other words, inactivate) acetylcholine to acetic acid and choline. Acetylcholine is a chemical that is found between the nerve synapses, or gaps, between nerve cells. When activated, it causes the contraction of skeletal muscles and activates glandular functions in the endocrine system.

Hope this helps you!
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