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Ingestion of mercury, which is poisonous, often is treated using chelation therapy. One agent used in this therapy is dimercaprol, which is shown below. Explain why this compound has a high affinity for mercury atoms or ions and is able to tie these up in a complex so there is little free mercury to react with and disrupt the function of biological molecules.
Mental Illness
A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
Elevated Rates
Increased frequencies or levels of a particular occurrence, often used in the context of statistics or observations.
Reaction Range
A concept in genetics that describes the potential variability of an individual's trait (such as height or intelligence) based on environmental conditions.
Intellectual Potential
The capacity or ability of an individual to think, reason, and understand at a high level, typically seen as a measure of future intellectual development or achievement.
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