Marine Cone Snails, Conus Magus, Are the Source of ________

question 20

Multiple Choice

Marine cone snails, Conus magus, are the source of ________.

• A) calcitonin used to treat osteoporosis
• B) growth hormone used to treat dwarfism
• C) hydroxyapatite used to treat arthritis
• D) cells for the LAL test used to detect bacterial contamination of surgical tools
• E) Prialt, a peptide used as a pain reliever

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