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Word bank (1 pt each):  For the following phrases and sentences, put the proper term in the blank.  Feel free to copy and paste so that the spelling is correct.  Terms may be used more than once or not at all.  (7 pts) Terms:  aglyphous, alarm pheromones, bats, birds, fangs, forcipules, genomics, inducers, inhibitors, linear, lipidomics, mast cell degranulating peptides, nematocysts, opisthoglyphous, piperidine alkaloids, presynaptic, proteomics, postsynaptic, proteroglyphous, reticulated, solenoglyphous, stingers   [term1] is the term for fangs that are hollow and rotate outward from the roof of the mouth.   Platelet [term2] would increase the chances of blood clotting.   [term3] are part of the venom delivery system of centipedes.   [term4] are produced only by bees and cause histamine release.   Scorpion or spider toxins that contain disulfide bonds would be categorized as [term5].   The general term for toxins that affect the muscle side of the neuromuscular junction is [term6].   The Illumina platform would be most useful for conducting studies within the field of [term7].

The molecule shown here, which is a toxin potentially produced during a red tide, is called ______________________.  

Which taxon of animals might have a venom delivery system that includes a dorsal spine?

The study of mRNA produced by a specific tissue type is called ________________.

Using what we discussed about spiders and their venoms as examples, please explain how loss of biodiversity affects the field of toxinology.  (2 pts – looking for four ideas here)

The molecule pictured here is a(n) _________________.  

Give two (2) examples of toxins or toxin families named based on structural characteristics and explain why they are defined as structural.  Next, do the same for two (2) toxins or toxin families named based on functional characteristics and explain what puts them in the functional category.  (4 pts)

Which of the following would be true about the conotoxin λ-MgIXG?

Explain what the differences are between a voltage-gated sodium channel (Nav) and a ligand-gated potassium channel.  Please write in comparative language such as “A does X while B does Y.” (2 pts – looking for four facts here, so state even the obvious)

Which of the following geographic locations would most likely have the highest diversity of venomous/poisonous organisms?