A new nerve gas,Agousin,has been developed that acts on the cholinergic system; this gas would likely work as a(n)_____ inhibitor._____

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Agousin is a nerve gas that acts on the cholinergic system, which is responsible for the transmission of signals via the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholine esterase would lead to an accumulation of acetylcholine in the synapse, resulting in overstimulation of the affected neurons and ultimately leading to paralysis or death. The fact that the question specifies "nerve gas" also points towards the irreversible nature of the inhibition, making D the best choice.

A New Nerve Gas,Agousin,has Been Developed That Acts on the Cholinergic