Organophosphates Are Potent Insecticides and Nerve Agents

question 115

Essay

 Organophosphates are potent insecticides and nerve agents. What about their method of action makes them drugs of choice for both of these functions?

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Definitions:

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of distracting attention from the real causes of a problem.

Discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often directed against people or a group based on their characteristics.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, assuming that all members of that category share the same characteristics.