Chemical synapses differ from electrical synapses in that they
A) possess a greater variety of postsynaptic responses.
B) are faster.
C) contain numerous gap junctions.
D) have bidirectional transmission.
E) excel at synchronizing the activity of cells.

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Chemical synapses allow for a greater variety of postsynaptic responses as they can utilize different neurotransmitters and receptor types, whereas electrical synapses have fixed, uniform properties.

Chemical Synapses Differ from Electrical Synapses in That They