Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of acetylcholine from choline and acetyl-CoA?
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Correct answer: Choline acetyltransferase
Choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) is the enzyme found in the cytosol of cholinergic neurons that catalyzes the final step in acetylcholine synthesis.
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