Why Have Many Venomous Animals Evolved Venoms That Disrupt the Gating

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why have many venomous animals evolved venoms that disrupt the gating mechanism of the voltage-gated sodium channel?

• A) Disrupting the voltage-gated sodium channel would slow the prey's metabolism.
• B) Disrupting the voltage-gated sodium channel would slow the prey's ability to manufacture ATP.
• C) Disrupting the voltage-gated sodium channel would block oxygen transport.
• D) Disrupting the voltage-gated sodium channel would disrupt the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondria, filled with enzymes important for ATP production, mitochondrial DNA, and ribosomes.

Macronutrients

Nutrients required in large amounts by the body for energy, growth, and bodily functions, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Glycogenesis

The biochemical process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscle cells.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that generates glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates like protein or fat, chiefly in the liver.