Endotoxin

question 20

Multiple Choice

Endotoxin

• A) consists of lipopolysaccharide.
• B) determines bacterial shape.
• C) may have different effects depending on the bacterial source.
• D) is toxic due to the effects of the peptide side chains.
• E) is found in Gram-positive cells.

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