Which of the Following Statements About Exotoxins Is Generally FALSE

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about exotoxins is generally FALSE?

• A) They are resistant to heat.
• B) They are produced by gram- positive bacteria.
• C) They are composed of proteins.
• D) They are more potent than endotoxins.
• E) They have specific methods of action.

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Definitions:

Common Ancestor

The most recent shared ancestor among different species or individuals from which they have descended.

Evolutionary Lines

Paths of descent or lineages that show the evolutionary history and relationships among organisms.

Genus

A rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy) that groups together species that are closely related.

Species Taxa

The basic unit of classification in biological taxonomy, used to group individuals that are capable of interbreeding.