The toxicity of the secondary metabolite canavanine is based on its ability to
A) inhibit respiration.
B) act as a neurotoxin.
C) alter protein structure.
D) deter insects from feeding.
E) damage the digestive tract.

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Canavanine is a structural analog of the amino acid arginine, and it can be incorporated into proteins in place of arginine, leading to altered protein structure and function.

The Toxicity of the Secondary Metabolite Canavanine Is Based on Its