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Nicotine

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A ligand that can bind to and activate certain acetylcholine receptors (such as AChR type 1) but not others, demonstrating receptor specificity.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Cell Communication

Unit 4

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