Which Term Refers to a Bacterial Protein That Causes Disease

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a bacterial protein that causes disease only after the cell has been disrupted?

• A) endospore
• B) heterocyst
• C) endotoxin
• D) exotoxin

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Definitions:

Basic Mechanism

Fundamental processes describing the simplest form of how reactions occur at a molecular level, often foundational to more complex mechanisms.

Organic Chemistry

A branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur.

Reaction

A method whereby one or more materials (known as reactants) are transformed into one or more distinct materials (referred to as products).

Major Product

The product of a chemical reaction that is formed in the greatest amount, differentiated by its higher yield in contrast to minor products.