Which of the following pesticides is an acetyl cholinestrase inhibitor

Options

A. aldrin
B. BHC
C. endosulfan
D. malathion

Answer

D

Explanation

Organophosphates (Malathion ) kills insects by inhibiting enzyme cholinesterase. It is carbamates. They are the organic esters of the carbonic acid. In their structure, they are quite similar to acetylcholine and , therefore have strong affinity for the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, and inhibits its activity.