Toxicants that interrupt essential biochemical processes in organisms by blocking one or steps in important biochemical reactions are known as ______________ .

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pathway inhibitors are toxicants that block one or more steps in important biochemical reactions, thereby interrupting essential processes in organisms. Mutagens cause mutations in DNA, carcinogens cause cancer, neurotoxins affect the nervous system, and insecticides are designed to kill insects.

Toxicants That Interrupt Essential Biochemical Processes in Organisms by Blocking