Which Statement Regarding Mercury Poisoning Is Not Correct

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding mercury poisoning is not correct?

• A) Mercury is readily transformed into methylmercury(II).
• B) Methylmercury(II) is highly toxic because it can readily diffuse through the lipid bilayer of membranes.
• C) Mercury(II) ions bind to sulfur-containing amino acids.
• D) Mercury is stabilized and is not leached from amalgams used in dentistry.
• E) Methylmercury(II) is a 2+ cation.

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