Exotoxins are____________________?

Correct answer: B. Protein compound

  • A. Lipid-polysaccharide complex
  • B. Protein compound
  • C. Lipoprotein
  • D. None

Explanation

Exotoxins are soluble protein toxins actively secreted by certain bacteria, unlike endotoxin, which is the lipopolysaccharide component of Gram-negative outer membranes. Their protein nature also explains why many exotoxins can be converted into toxoids.

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