Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)More than 20 alkaloids have been found in opium,with morphine and codeine the most significant.
• B)Morphine was named after Morpheus,the Greek god of dreams.
• C)Morphine is unsurpassed in its ability to deaden pain.
• D)Morphine was always administered by syringe.
• E)Morphine binds to the endorphin receptor sites and mimics endorphin's actions.

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Definitions:

Transgenic Crops

Genetically modified plants in which one or more genes have been artificially inserted instead of the plant acquiring them through pollination.

Herbicide-Tolerant

Refers to plants that have been genetically modified to withstand the effects of herbicides, allowing farmers to control weeds without harming the crops.

Excess Herbicides

An overabundance of chemicals used to eliminate or manage unwanted plants, which can lead to environmental harm and resistance in plants.

Transgenic Lab Animals

Animals genetically modified to carry genes from another species, used extensively in research to study diseases, genetics, and the effects of genes.