Alpha-amanitin is a toxin produced by the death cap mushroom.It blocks the synthesis of mRNA.What effect would it have on health of the organism that ate death cap mushrooms?
A)It would block DNA synthesis.
B)It would tie up Mg²⁺ and through this action,inhibit glycolysis.
C)It would denature existing proteins.
D)It would cause death.

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Alpha-amanitin blocks the synthesis of mRNA, which is necessary for protein synthesis. Without protein synthesis, the organism would be unable to carry out essential cellular functions, eventually leading to death.

Alpha-Amanitin Is a Toxin Produced by the Death Cap Mushroom