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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