Endotoxins are produced by________________?
Correct answer: D. Gram -ve bacteria
- A. Fungi
- B. Gram +ve bacteria
- C. Virus
- D. Gram -ve bacteria
Explanation
Endotoxin is lipopolysaccharide, specifically lipid A, in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and is released mainly during cell lysis or membrane shedding. Gram-positive bacteria produce exotoxins but do not contain LPS endotoxin.
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