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Some micro-organisms can produce a poison known as a?
toxin
How do king cobras g et venom?
They have venom glands in the back of their mouths that produce a toxin that other organisms react to. Only venomous snakes can produce venom.
Can salmonella produce toxin?
Salmonella does not produce a toxin it invades the body though. Botulism does produce a toxin which can effect the nerves. Edit: Salmonella species are capable of producing a toxin, similar in structure and biological activity to the cholera toxin. Please don't post an answer unless you know it to be correct.
What bacteria produce toxin that can cause tetanus?
The bacterium which produces the toxin that causes tetanus is Clostridium tetani.
A sentence for toxin?
poison ivy is formed by two organisms.
Name the toxin produced by Telamonia dimidiata?
Telamonia Dimidiata are non-venomous and produce no toxin significant to humans.
What is a toxin?
A toxin is a substance that is harmful to living organisms, often causing damage or death when it enters the body in sufficient quantities. Toxins can be produced by plants, animals, bacteria, or fungi, and they can impact various biological processes in the body.
What is toxin-medicated infection and exmples?
is caused when a living organism is consumed with What_is_Toxin_mediated_infection(as in the case of an infection). Once the organism is inside the human body it produces a toxin that causes the illness. Toxin-mediated infection is different from an intoxication because the toxin is produced inside the human body. An example of an organism that causes this type of illness is Clostridium perfringens.
What is the difference between enterotoxin and neurotoxin?
Enterotoxins are toxins that primarily affect the intestines, leading to symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting, whereas neurotoxins specifically target the nervous system, causing symptoms like paralysis, respiratory failure, or altered mental status. Enterotoxins are commonly associated with food poisoning, while neurotoxins are often produced by organisms such as bacteria or venomous animals.
What type of channels does the toxin tetrodotoxin block?
Tetrodotoxin primarily blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in neuronal and muscle cell membranes. By preventing the influx of sodium ions, it effectively inhibits action potentials, leading to paralysis and potentially fatal respiratory failure. This toxin is found in certain species of pufferfish and other marine organisms.
Are there toxic proteins in vegetables?
Some proteins can indeed be toxic. However, note that it is rare for a protein to be toxic.Yes pathogens produce and secrete toxic proteins to invade their host. Bacterial toxin such as hemolysin A, neurotoxin, botulinum toxin, tetanus toxin, Shiga toxin are all proteins. They are strongly antigenic can elicit immune response.
What are two Biological organisms used as biological weapons?
anthrax and botulin toxin.
