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Why can the caterpillar of the monarch butterfly eat the milkweed plant and be unaffected by the toxin?
The milkweed and the insects that feed on it ( monarchs, milkweed tussocks, milkweed leaf beetles, milkweed longhorns, etc.) have coevolved. All plants have toxins in them to keep from being eaten, but certain species develop immunity to certain toxins, allowing them to feed only on those plants. The evolutionary relationship between plants and the insects that eat them has been likened to an "arms race", in which plants develop toxins to help themselves survive and then the insects develop immunities to allow them to keep feeding. After millions of years of this convolution, very firm insect-host relationships are developed, which is why most insects can only feed on a single host plant or family of host plants. Monarchs have also developed the ability to sequester the Cardiac glycosides in the milkweed to gain the toxicity for themselves. This is a fairly common adaptation in insects.
What is a potential risk of creating genetically modified crops?
New insects resistant to toxins
What is biological resistance?
Biological resistance refers to the body's natural ability to repel attacks by biotic agents such as pathogens or toxins. It could also mean the genetic ability to survive lethal doses of biocides.
Which one of these terms refers to disease or conditions that develop after long term exposure to chemicals and toxins?
Acuure
What develops and releases a sticky fluid?
Certain plant parts, like glands or trichomes, develop and release a sticky fluid to deter herbivores or attract pollinators. This fluid can contain toxins, resins, or sugary substances, serving various ecological purposes for the plant.
What is the refuge principle for delaying development of resistance against Bt in insect pests?
A supply of host plants that are not engineered genetically to produce Bacillus thuringiensis- (Bt-) derived insecticidal toxins and that thereby delay insect immunity by sustaining susceptible insects describes the refuge principle for delaying development of resistance against Bt in insect pests. The refuge principle offers non-exposed, susceptible insects for mating with resistant insects that feed on crops genetically engineered to produce Bt-derived toxins in a study from the Department of Entomology at the University of Arizona in Tucson from August 5, 1999. It suggests that adaptation of insect pests to such genetic engineering may come later than earlier if exposed and non-exposed populations mix even though research must be done on crops and insects other than cotton and pink bollworm moths (Pectinophora gossypiella).
What is it called when you have a resistance to metabolites or pathogens and its toxins?
That is called immunity. Immunity is the body's ability to resist and fight off harmful pathogens, toxins, and metabolites. It involves the immune system recognizing foreign substances and mounting a response to neutralize or eliminate them.
What makes some bacteria harmful?
some bacteria produce toxins in their metabolism which is harmful for humans. if you have used antibiotics, the normal, good, bacteria that live in your body can be replaced by a pathogen, which will make you sick.
How are GM foods harmful to the environment?
GMO crops can harm the environment by promoting pesticide resistance in pests, leading to increased chemical use. Insects can also develop resistance to the toxins produced by GMO crops, affecting non-target species and disrupting the ecosystem. There are concerns about the impact of GMO crops on biodiversity and native plant species.
What is an instinctual adaptation poison dart frogs have?
The insects the frog eat consume toxic plants , and then when the dart frog consumes the insect it then consume the toxins which then they find their way to the skin.
What are the effects of L glycine on the human body?
L-glycine eats up these negative toxins produced in the muscles when you work out. These toxins are why you get tired and sore when you work out. Glycine increases endurance and resistance to fatigue during your sets. A good glycine product would be GAKIC from Muscletech.
Resistance to disease or poison?
Resistance to disease or poison refers to an organism's ability to withstand the harmful effects of pathogens or toxins. This resistance can be influenced by various factors, including genetics, immunity, and detoxification mechanisms. Strong resistance can help prevent illness or death in the face of exposure to harmful agents.
