In small intestine, cholera toxin acts by______________?

Correct answer: A. ADP - ribosylation of the G regulatory protein

  • A. ADP - ribosylation of the G regulatory protein
  • B. Inhibition of adenyl cyclase
  • C. Activation of GTPase
  • D. Active absorption of NaCI

Explanation

Cholera toxin ADP-ribosylates the stimulatory G protein, Gs, locking it in an active state and causing persistent adenylate cyclase activation. The resulting rise in cAMP drives chloride and water secretion into the intestinal lumen.

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