Figure 8.1
-In Figure 8.1, if the presynaptic neuron is cholinergic, what is the structure in Step 6?
A)dopa decarboxylase
B)catechol- O- methyltransferase
C)monoamine oxidase
D)choline acetyl transferase
E)acetylcholinesterase

Question

Figure 8.1
-In Figure 8.1, if the presynaptic neuron is cholinergic, what is the structure in Step 6?
A)dopa decarboxylase 
B)catechol- O- methyltransferase 
C)monoamine oxidase 
D)choline acetyl transferase 
E)acetylcholinesterase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a cholinergic synapse, acetylcholinesterase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft, which corresponds to Step 6 in the process.

Figure 8.1 -In Figure 8.1, If the Presynaptic Neuron Is Cholinergic, What