Alpha-Amanitin Is a Toxin Produced by the Death Cap Mushroom

question 21

Multiple Choice

Alpha-amanitin is a toxin produced by the death cap mushroom.It blocks the synthesis of mRNA.What effect would it have on health of the organism that ate death cap mushrooms?

• A)It would block DNA synthesis.
• B)It would tie up Mg²⁺ and through this action,inhibit glycolysis.
• C)It would denature existing proteins.
• D)It would cause death.

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