Many Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins Are Not Toxic to Humans Because _____

question 19

Multiple Choice

Many ribosome-inactivating proteins are not toxic to humans because _____.​

• A) ​we have enzymes to detoxify them
• B) ​they are very rare in nature
• C) ​they are sequestered by white blood cells
• D) ​they are rapidly metabolized
• E) ​they do not cross cell membranes very well

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children from ages 2 to 7 have not yet developed the ability to reason logically.

Active Discovery

A learning approach where individuals gain knowledge and insights through hands-on experience, exploration, and experimentation.

Cognitive Development

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