Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 13, Problem 26P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the efficiency of the enzyme to be physiologically crucial needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Acetylcholine act as a neurotransmitter which means it sends messages or chemicals from one cell to another cell of the body. Acetylcholinesterase helps in stopping the excitation of a nerve cell after the transmission of impulse or in other words, this enzyme causes rapid hydrolysis of acetylcholine.

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