Cell Death and Tissue Destruction Result from the Action of (Erythrogenic/dermonecrotic/diphtheria)

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Short Answer

Cell death and tissue destruction result from the action of (erythrogenic/dermonecrotic/diphtheria) toxin produced by Bordetella pertussis.

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Definitions:

Chemiluminescence

The emission of light (luminescence) as a result of a chemical reaction without the need for external light sources.

Mineral Sample

A physical piece of a naturally occurring solid substance with a defined chemical composition and crystalline structure.

Phosphorescence

A type of photoluminescence where a substance absorbs photons and re-emits them, resulting in a glow after the excitation source is removed.

Radioactivity

The spontaneous emission of particles or radiation from the nucleus of an unstable atom as it becomes more stable.