Which Statement About the Neurotoxin Tetrodotoxin (TTX) Is False

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about the neurotoxin tetrodotoxin (TTX) is false?

• A) It is sequestered in the skin of rough-skinned newts.
• B) It paralyzes nerves and muscles by interfering with glycolysis.
• C) It is an example of an adaptation.
• D) It is an example of a chemical defense.
• E) Some newts sequester the compound.

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