How much do you know about the deadly Amanita phalloides mushroom?
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What is the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?

  • δ amanitin
  • β amanitin
  • α amanitin (correct)
  • γ amanitin

What is the function of RNA?

  • It is the copy of the DNA that stays in the nucleus
  • It is the copy of the DNA that has the same information as DNA
  • It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions (correct)
  • It is the genetic master plan of the cell

What did Amanda Tin experience after eating the mushroom?

  • Severe abdominal pain and vomiting
  • Difficulty in breathing and chest pain
  • Mild headache and fever
  • Mild nausea and diarrhea (correct)

What is the name of the mushroom that Amanda Tin ate?

<p>Amanita phalloides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNA in the cell?

<p>It is the genetic master plan of the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of α amanitin in Amanita phalloides?

<p>It is a toxin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does DNA stay in the cell?

<p>In the nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of RNA polymerase?

<p>It creates a copy of RNA from DNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the toxin found in mushroom species of the genus Galerina?

<p>Amanitin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mRNA in the cell?

<p>It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tRNA in the cell?

<p>It carries amino acids to the ribosome to make proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?

<p>α amanitin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of RNA?

<p>It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Amanda Tin experience after eating the mushroom?

<p>Mild nausea and diarrhea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mushroom that Amanda Tin ate?

<p>Amanita phalloides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNA in the cell?

<p>It is the genetic master plan of the cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of α amanitin in Amanita phalloides?

<p>It is a toxin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does DNA stay in the cell?

<p>In the nucleus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of RNA polymerase?

<p>It creates a copy of RNA from DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the toxin found in mushroom species of the genus Galerina?

<p>Amanitin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mRNA in the cell?

<p>It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mushroom species that contains ibotenic acid and muscimol?

<p>Amanita muscaria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tRNA in the cell?

<p>It carries amino acids to the ribosome to make proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Amanda Tin experience after eating the mushroom?

<p>Mild nausea and diarrhea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?

<p>Alpha amanitin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNA in a cell?

<p>To produce proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does DNA need to have copies of part of the sequence that need to leave the nucleus?

<p>To produce RNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is RNA?

<p>A working copy of DNA that goes to the cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of RNA in a cell?

<p>To produce proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mushroom that Amanda Tin ate?

<p>Amanita phalloides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the genetic material that contains the master plan of a cell?

<p>DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?

<p>To inhibit protein synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when DNA leaves the nucleus of a cell?

<p>It produces RNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of proteins in a cell?

<p>To carry out various functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Amanda Tin do after experiencing symptoms from eating the mushroom?

<p>She brought a mushroom to the hospital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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