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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2003 · Paper 1 · Question 5(c)(i)

The degradation of the neurotransmitter substance after it acts at location 4 can be prevented by chemical inhibition.

Suggest the effects of preventing neurotransmitter degradation on the postsynaptic neuron.

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  1. 5(a)Identify the structures labelled 1 to 4 in Figure 6.[2 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)What is the role of calcium ions at location 2?[2 marks]
  3. 5(b)(ii)What is the role of protein structures found on the surface of location 4?[2 marks]
  4. 5(c)(ii)Suggest the effects of preventing neurotransmitter degradation on the ability of the presynaptic neuron to rebuild synaptic vesicles.[1 mark]
  5. 5(d)Give TWO reasons why the method of transmission at K increases the ability of the synapse to exert controls.[2 marks]

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