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Predict what would happen to muscles if a pesticide that inhibits acetylcholinesterase was present at the motor end plate.

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If a pesticide that inhibits acetylcholinesterase is present in a muscle, THE MUSCLE WILL BE CONTRACTING REPEATEDLY.
The enzyme, acetylcholinesterase is the one responsible for the termination of muscle contraction, when this enzyme is deactivated, the muscle contraction will not be turned off and the concerned muscle will contracts repeatedly.
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