How Does the Toxin of Vibrio Cholerae Cause Profuse Diarrhea

question 58

Multiple Choice

How does the toxin of Vibrio cholerae cause profuse diarrhea?

• A) It modifies a G protein involved in regulating salt and water secretion.
• B) It modifies adenylyl cyclase and triggers excess formation of cAMP.
• C) It signals IP₃ to act as a second messenger for the release of calcium.
• D) It modifies a ligand-gated ion channel.

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