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What will happen if the post - synaptic receptors in a chemical synapse are removed ?
(a) Synaptic transmission will be faster
(b) Synaptic transmission will become slower
(c ) Synaptic transmission will be not occur
(d) Synaptic transmission will be unaffected

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Chemical synaptic transmission will not occur. This is because if receptors on the post - synaptic membrane will be removed, the neurotransmitters released from the pre - synaptic neuron will not be able to bind anywhere on the post - synaptic membrane. The action potential will not develop in the post - synaptic neuron. Hence, synaptic transmission will not occur across a chemical synapse.
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