Palytoxin Is a Very Potent Toxin from a Particular Seaweed

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Multiple Choice

Palytoxin is a very potent toxin from a particular seaweed in Hawaii that locks the carrier proteins of the ion pump system of the cell in an open position. What result would this have on cell function?

• A) Sodium cannot enter the cells, and cell metabolism is damaged.
• B) The cells cannot utilize glucose.
• C) Phagocytosis is inhibited.
• D) Diffusion cannot occur.
• E) The cell cannot concentrate ions to achieve concentrations necessary for cell function.

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