Four of the Following Statements About Cone Snail Venom Are

question 57

Multiple Choice

Four of the following statements about cone snail venom are true. Which one is false?​

• A) ​It is a potential source of new drugs of medical interest.
• B) ​It may be lethal to humans.
• C) ​It immobilizes the cone snail's prey.
• D) ​It is lethal to cone snail prey.
• E) ​Synthetic versions are used as a pain reliever in humans.

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