Title: Explain specific proteins and toxins.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Applying Chemical Techniques for Biological Analysis

Explanation should include a description of a variety of specific proteins and toxins (e.g., botulism, botulinum toxin, tetanus, mycotoxins, ricin, prions), along with their effects on the body and their medical applications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the effects of specific toxins on the body?
- What are prions? When were they discovered? What promise do they hold in medical research?
- What are common medical applications for toxins?
- What antitoxins are available? In what situations might they be used?