Choose any combination of the options below to earn a maximum of 60 points. The first 30 points will be submitted as homework and the second 30 points will be submitted as extra credit. Only the first 60 point attempts that you submit will be graded. You can change the order of the options in your e-mail.
Please send your assignment to poisons.hol@gmail.com with the subject: Poisons HW5.
Include your full HOL name in the body of the e-mail. No attachments!
**NOTE** Please DO NOT send attachments when sending images. Please host them on a photo-sharing site (like Imgur) and send the link. Thanks! Also, if you need alternatives to any of the assignment questions, please contact me and we can work something out that would be better for you.
All assignments are due by 11:59 pm HOL time on January 15/June 15 (Fall/Spring).
Pick a Poison (2 points each)
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a toxic mushroom with early symptom onset?
a. Death cap
b. Magic mushroom
c. Ivory funnel
d. Inky cap
e. Jack-o'-lantern mushroom
2. Muscimol resembles which neurotransmitter?
a. Acetylcholine
b. Dopamine
c. GABA
d. Glutamic acid
e. Serotonin
3. Atropine can reverse _________ toxicity.
a. Amanitin
b. Coprine
c. Ibotenic acid
d. Muscarine
e. Psilocybin
4. Which B vitamin does the metabolite of gyromitrin react with?
a. 1 (thiamine)
b. 2 (riboflavin)
c. 3 (niacin)
d. 5 (pantothenic acid)
e. 6 (pyridoxine)
5. Orellanine is extremely toxic to the ________.
a. Brain
b. Heart
c. Kidney
d. Liver
e. Lungs
Toxic or Not (2 points each)
Determine if the statement is true or false. If false, correct the statement so that it is true.
1. It is safe to drink alcohol with inky caps.
2. The effects of ibotenic acid are more prevalent in adults.
3. Psilocybin is similar to serotonin and LSD.
4. Amanitin is well-absorbed in the gut.
5. Orellanine is fluorescent.
Detox (2 points each)
Unscramble the following words or phrases. Spaces only indicate the number of words.
1. ROEFNIY LVNU
2. AAUPTRAQ
3. YKPIA NC
4. MORNGIRIYT
5. WHPT ALEALCEB
Parseltongue (10 points each)
1. Hambleton Quince developed a controversial theory that "wizards originate from Mars, Muggles from mushrooms." What do you think about this theory? (Minimum 50 words)
2. Explain the meaning of the wizarding idiom "poisonous toadstools don't change their spots." (Minimum 50 words)
Poison Study (20 points each)
1. I wanted to cut this lesson a little short since it is the last one. There are a whole bunch of mushrooms that I missed! They are all toxic to the gastrointestinal tract. Choose one and do some research. Tell me what you find in 100 words or more.
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Chlorophyllum esculentum
Omphalotus illudens
Paxillus involutus
Clitocybe claviceps
Boletus luridus
Lactarius spp
Rhodophyllus spp
Tricholoma spp
2. Create your own poisonous mushroom! You can write about it or draw it or both! Remember to give your mushroom a name. Upload any images to an image-hosting site and send me the link. (Minimum 100 words for writing; 50 words for writing and graphic)