The Tetrodotoxin Found in Puffer Fish Is a Toxin Because

question 46

Multiple Choice

The tetrodotoxin found in puffer fish is a toxin because it

• A) is a mutagen.
• B) blocks sodium channels.
• C) accelerates destruction by free radicals.
• D) stops glucose metabolism.
• E) accelerates heart rate.

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