Endotoxin have all but one of the properties given below_______________?
Correct answer: B. Produced by gram positive bacteria
- A. Produced by gram negative bacteria
- B. Produced by gram positive bacteria
- C. Not secreted outside the cell
- D. Cannot be toxoided
Explanation
Endotoxin is the lipopolysaccharide component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, and it is usually released when cells break down rather than secreted. It cannot be converted into a toxoid, whereas the statement about Gram-positive production is false.
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