Question 5 / 3-2 Match the term with the correct description Mutagens Teratogens

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Question 5 / 3-2

Match the term with the correct description

Mutagens

Teratogens

Solubility

Biopaccumulation

Antagonistic reaction

Synergistic reaction

Kwashiorkor

“Displaced child”; occurs mainly in children whose diet lacks high-quality protein

One substance exacerbates the effect of the other

Agents that damage or alter genetic materials. Can lead to birth defects or tumors

Specifically cause abnormalities during embryonic growth and development

Selective absorption and storage of toxins

Effects of two chemicals occurring together are added to one another

“To waste away”; caused by a diet low in protein and calories

One material interferes with the effects, or stimulates the breakdown of other chemicals

Toxic burden of a large number of organisms at a lower trophic level is accumulated and concentrated by a predator at a higher trophic level

One of the most important characteristics determining the movement of a toxin

a.

“Displaced child”; occurs mainly in children whose diet lacks high-quality protein

b.

One substance exacerbates the effect of the other

c.

Agents that damage or alter genetic materials. Can lead to birth defects or tumors

d.

Specifically cause abnormalities during embryonic growth and development

e.

Selective absorption and storage of toxins

f.

Effects of two chemicals occurring together are added to one another

g.

“To waste away”; caused by a diet low in protein and calories

h.

One material interferes with the effects, or stimulates the breakdown of other chemicals

i.

Toxic burden of a large number of organisms at a lower trophic level is accumulated and concentrated by a predator at a higher trophic level

j.

One of the most important characteristics determining the movement of a toxin

Explanation / Answer

a. “Displaced child”; occurs mainly in children whose diet lacks high-quality protein

Kwashiorkor

b. One substance exacerbates the effect of the other

Synergistic Reaction

c. Agents that damage or alter genetic materials. Can lead to birth defects or tumors

Mutagens

d.Specifically cause abnormalities during embryonic growth and development

Teratogens

e. Selective absorption and storage of toxins

Bioaccumulation

f.Effects of two chemicals occurring together are added to one another

Synergistic reaction

g.“To waste away”; caused by a diet low in protein and calories

Marasmus

h. One material interferes with the effects, or stimulates the breakdown of other chemicals

Antagonistic Reaction

i. Toxic burden of a large number of organisms at a lower trophic level is accumulated and concentrated by a predator at a higher trophic level

Biomagnification

j. One of the most important characteristics determining the movement of a toxin

Toxicology

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