10 Questions
What term is used to describe a specific poisonous chemical?
Toxicant
Which of the following is an example of a natural poison?
Phytotoxin
What is the term for a poison produced by plants?
Phytotoxin
What is the term for a poison produced by bacteria?
Bacteriotoxin
Which of the following is a characteristic of toxins?
Produced by plants, animals, or bacteria
What is the term for a poison produced by animals?
Zootoxin
What is the term for a poison that is toxic to the liver?
Hepatotoxin
Which of the following compounds is relatively harmless to chickens?
Carbon tetrachloride
What is the term for a poison that is toxic in combination with another compound?
Synergistic toxin
Which of the following statements is true about poisons?
A compound can be toxic to one species but harmless to another
Learn about the effects of toxic substances on living organisms, including hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and species-specific toxicity. Understand the dose-dependent nature of toxicants and their potential side effects.
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