Which of the following is an example of a direct acting toxin?
Direct-acting toxins:
Some toxins act directly by combining with a critical molecular component or cellular organelle. For example, in mercuric chloride poisoning, mercury binds to the sulfhydryl groups of various cell membrane proteins, causing inhibition of ATP-dependent transport and increased membrane permeability.
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Acetaminophen
Mercuric chloride
Carbon tetrachloride
Bromobenzene