Methanol Is Extremely Toxic, but Not Directly

question 41

Multiple Choice

Methanol is extremely toxic, but not directly. In the body, it is converted into formaldehyde; that's what's actually the poison. What kind of enzyme catalyses this conversion?

• A) a kinase
• B) an isomerase
• C) a mutase
• D) a dehydrogenase

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with consequences.

Unpredictable Basis

Lacking a consistent or predictable foundation, often leading to random or variable outcomes.

Reinforces

Strengthens behavior through the use of positive feedback or consequences, making the behavior more likely to occur in the future.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have been made.