A Researcher Discovers a Chemical Compound Which Prevents the Incorporation

question 24

Multiple Choice

A researcher discovers a chemical compound which prevents the incorporation of ergosterol in the plasma membrane We can predict that this compound would be toxic to which kinds of organisms?

• A) viruses
• B) fungi
• C) animals
• D) plants
• E) bacteria

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Definitions:

Endorphins

The body’s own natural painkillers, which block pain and produce a feeling of well-being.

Sensory Systems

Refer to the complex network of neural mechanisms designed to process sensory information from the environment and the body.

Hallucination

An imaginary sensation.

Auditory

Relating to the sense of hearing or the system responsible for processing sound.