Palytoxin is a very potent toxin from a particular seaweed in Hawaii that locks the carrier proteins of the ion pump system of the cell in an open position. What result would this have on cell function?
A) Sodium cannot enter the cells, and cell metabolism is damaged.
B) The cells cannot utilize glucose.
C) Phagocytosis is inhibited.
D) Diffusion cannot occur.
E) The cell cannot concentrate ions to achieve concentrations necessary for cell function.

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Palytoxin locks the carrier proteins of the ion pump system of the cell in an open position, which means the cell cannot concentrate ions to achieve concentrations necessary for cell function. This can lead to a disruption in cellular homeostasis and function.

Palytoxin Is a Very Potent Toxin from a Particular Seaweed