35 Questions
What is the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?
α amanitin
What is the function of RNA?
It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions
What did Amanda Tin experience after eating the mushroom?
Mild nausea and diarrhea
What is the name of the mushroom that Amanda Tin ate?
Amanita phalloides
What is the function of DNA in the cell?
It is the genetic master plan of the cell
What is the function of α amanitin in Amanita phalloides?
It is a toxin
Where does DNA stay in the cell?
In the nucleus
What is the purpose of RNA polymerase?
It creates a copy of RNA from DNA
What is the name of the toxin found in mushroom species of the genus Galerina?
Amanitin
What is the function of mRNA in the cell?
It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions
What is the function of tRNA in the cell?
It carries amino acids to the ribosome to make proteins
What is the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?
α amanitin
What is the function of RNA?
It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions
What did Amanda Tin experience after eating the mushroom?
Mild nausea and diarrhea
What is the name of the mushroom that Amanda Tin ate?
Amanita phalloides
What is the function of DNA in the cell?
It is the genetic master plan of the cell
What is the function of α amanitin in Amanita phalloides?
It is a toxin
Where does DNA stay in the cell?
In the nucleus
What is the purpose of RNA polymerase?
It creates a copy of RNA from DNA
What is the name of the toxin found in mushroom species of the genus Galerina?
Amanitin
What is the function of mRNA in the cell?
It is the copy of the DNA that goes to the cytoplasm to do functions
What is the name of the mushroom species that contains ibotenic acid and muscimol?
Amanita muscaria
What is the function of tRNA in the cell?
It carries amino acids to the ribosome to make proteins
What did Amanda Tin experience after eating the mushroom?
Mild nausea and diarrhea
What is the name of the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?
Alpha amanitin
What is the function of DNA in a cell?
To produce proteins
Why does DNA need to have copies of part of the sequence that need to leave the nucleus?
To produce RNA
What is RNA?
A working copy of DNA that goes to the cytoplasm
What is the function of RNA in a cell?
To produce proteins
What is the name of the mushroom that Amanda Tin ate?
Amanita phalloides
What is the name of the genetic material that contains the master plan of a cell?
DNA
What is the function of the toxin found in Amanita phalloides?
To inhibit protein synthesis
What happens when DNA leaves the nucleus of a cell?
It produces RNA
What is the function of proteins in a cell?
To carry out various functions
What did Amanda Tin do after experiencing symptoms from eating the mushroom?
She brought a mushroom to the hospital
Test your knowledge on the deadly Amanita phalloides mushroom and its toxin, α amanitin, with this quiz. Learn about the genetic makeup of this fungus and the potential dangers of ingesting it. See if you can identify the symptoms of poisoning and how to seek medical help in case of ingestion. Take this quiz to become more aware of the risks associated with wild mushroom foraging.
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