Which of the Following Is NOT a Subunit of Lipopolysaccharide

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a subunit of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) ?

• A) O-specific polysaccharide
• B) lipid A
• C) core polysaccharide
• D) M protein

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