Diphtheria Toxin Kills Cells by Interfering with Which of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

Diphtheria toxin kills cells by interfering with which of the following processes?

• A) protein synthesis
• B) nucleic acid synthesis
• C) adenylate cyclase activity
• D) cell membrane function
• E) complement function

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Definitions:

Learning and Memory

The processes by which we acquire new information and knowledge (learning) and retain that information over time (memory).

Long-term Potentiation

A lasting increase in synaptic strength between two neurons resulting from stimulating them simultaneously, crucial for learning and memory.

Memory Study

The scientific research focused on understanding how memory works, including processes of encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

LTP

Long-Term Potentiation, a long-lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons, considered one of the cellular mechanisms that underlies learning and memory.