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What is a poison in biology?
What is a poison in biology?
- A chemical substance causing death, injury, or harm to organisms or their parts (correct)
- A substance that causes harm to DNA only
- A substance that can only cause harm to organs
- A toxin delivered actively to organisms
How is the term 'poison' used in industry?
How is the term 'poison' used in industry?
- It is used only to refer to chemicals that cause death
- It is always used in a negative context to indicate harmful substances
- It may be negative, something to be removed to make a thing safe, or positive, an agent to limit unwanted pests (correct)
- It is used specifically for substances that harm DNA
What distinguishes poisons from toxins and venoms in medicinal fields and zoology?
What distinguishes poisons from toxins and venoms in medicinal fields and zoology?
- The specific organs they target
- The origin of the substances - poisons are only synthetic
- The color of the substances
- The method of delivery - poisons are delivered passively, not actively (correct)
What factors determine whether something is considered a poison or not?
What factors determine whether something is considered a poison or not?
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What are some effects of poisons introduced into the environment according to ecological terms?
What are some effects of poisons introduced into the environment according to ecological terms?
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