Cholera Toxin Polypeptide a Binds to Surface Gangliosides on Target

question 31

Multiple Choice

Cholera toxin polypeptide A binds to surface gangliosides on target cells. If the gangliosides were removed,

• A) polypeptide A would enter the cells.
• B) Vibrio would bind to target cells.
• C) Vibrio would not produce cholera toxin.
• D) polypeptide A would bind to target cells.
• E) polypeptide B would not be able to enter the cells.

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