Which of the Following Is a Neurotoxin Produced by Members

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a neurotoxin produced by members of the Cyanobacteria?

• A)hepatotoxin
• B)ciguatoxin
• C)mycotoxin
• D)anatoxin-a
• E)digitalin

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Definitions:

1-Octanol

An organic compound with the chemical formula C8H18O, characterized as a fatty alcohol with a pungent smell, used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavors.

Sodium Dichromate

A powerful oxidizing agent in the form of bright orange crystals, used in a variety of industrial processes including metal finishing.

3-Hexanol

An organic compound that is a six-carbon alcohol with a hydroxyl group located on the third carbon.

DMP Reagent

A chemical reagent consisting of Dess-Martin Periodinane, used to oxidize primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones respectively.