John Doe wants to see what will happen when he pours salt on a slug. He notices that shortly after pouring the salt, the slug dies. What is one likely cause for this?

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The salt over-activated the slug's taste buds which caused a massive release of histamines.
The salt over-activated the slug's taste buds which caused a massive release of histamines.

The high amount of salt caused the slug's proteins to break down in a process called denaturation.
The high amount of salt caused the slug's proteins to break down in a process called denaturation.

The high temperature outside caused internal bursitis.
The high temperature outside caused internal bursitis.

The pH of the slug's stomach got too low and the slug self-absorbed itself.

Answer 1

The most likely cause for the slug's death after pouring salt on it is:

The high amount of salt caused the slug's proteins to break down in a process called denaturation.

When salt is applied to a slug, it causes osmotic pressure changes, leading to dehydration and disruption of cellular functions, which ultimately results in the denaturation of proteins and the death of the slug.