Insecticides of organophosphate origin inhibits which of the following enzymes?

Cholinesterases

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Carbohydrases

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Urease

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Enterokinase

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Solution

The correct option is A Cholinesterases
The toxicity of organophosphates is due to the disruption of the nervous system of a vertebrate through the inhibition of cholinesterase (ChE) enzymes.

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