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Avermectins is used to _______________

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Avermectins is used to _______________

(a) Inhibit the cell wall formation

(b) Inhibit the cell membrane formation

(c) Inhibit the neural activity

(d) Inhibit the protein synthesis

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Right option is (c) Inhibit the neural activity

For explanation I would say: Avermectins are antiparasitic antibiotics which are obtained from Streptomyces avermitilis. It is used to block the transmittance of electrical activity in nerves and muscle cells of nematodes.

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