An Immunologist Is Discussing Endotoxin Production

question 5

Multiple Choice

An immunologist is discussing endotoxin production.Which information should the immunologist include? Endotoxins are produced by:

• A) gram-negative bacteria.
• B) gram-positive bacteria.
• C) gram-negative fungi.
• D) gram-positive fungi.

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Definitions:

Gaseous Chemical Products

Substances in their gaseous state that are produced through chemical reactions for various industrial, medical, or domestic purposes.

Explosion

A sudden and violent release of energy that results in a rapid increase in volume and release of gases, often accompanied by heat, light, and sound.

Energy

The quantitative property that must be transferred to an object in order to perform work on, or to heat, the object.

PETN

Pentaerythritol tetranitrate, a high explosive compound used in a variety of military, industrial, and mining applications.