acetylcholinesterase waits patiently for a signal

Tags: acetylcholinesterase, synapses
Categories: Pseudo-explanations

An example of anthropomorphism in science writing:

"Acetylcholinesterase is found in the synapse between nerve cells and muscle cells. It waits patiently and springs into action soon after a signal is passed, breaking down the acetylcholine into its two component parts, acetic acid and choline."

RCSB Protein Data Bank

RCSB Protein Data Bank website – Molecule of the Month: Acetylcholinesterase

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.