Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acetylcholinesterase?
A)catalyzes synthesis of acetylcholine
B)regulated by binding of cocaine
C)hydrolyzes acetylcholine inside the presynaptic cell
D)must be secreted into the synaptic cleft

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Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft, not inside the presynaptic cell, and it does so to terminate the signal transmission between neurons. It is not involved in the synthesis of acetylcholine, nor is it regulated by cocaine.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Feature of Acetylcholinesterase