Question

Which is true about acetylcholinesterase? which is true about acetylcholinesterase? agent that blocks ach from binding to cholinergic receptors on the motor end plate enzyme that normally breaks down ach at the motor end plate agent in nerve gas and pesticides that prevents the enzymatic breakdown of acetylcholine neurotransmitter that is secreted by somatic motor neurons at the nmj?

Answer 1

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) or acetylhydrolasee is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It is responsible for inactivating acetylcholine (Ach) when an electrical response of a muscle cell is turned off. Organophosphates are responsible for inhibiting AChE and thus precent inactivation of Ach.