Which bacterial group below produces the most endotoxins? Gram-positive eubacteria. Gram-negative eubacteria. Archaebacteria. Mycoplasmas. Mycobacteria.
Added by Ana G.
Step 1
Endotoxins are toxic substances that are part of the outer membrane of certain bacteria, specifically associated with the cell wall. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Sylvia Puglisi and 61 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Endotoxin is associated with a) Gram-positive bacteria. b) Gram-negative bacteria. c) the cytoplasmic membrane. d) endospores.
27. Which of the following statements about exotoxins is generally FALSE? A) They are more potent than endotoxins. B) They are composed of proteins. C) They are composed of lipopolysaccharides. D) They have specific methods of action. E) They are produced by gram-positive bacteria. 28. All of the following are examples of entry via the parenteral route EXCEPT A) injection. B) bite. C) surgery. D) hair follicle. E) skin cut. 29. Lysogenic bacteriophages contribute to bacterial virulence because bacteriophages A) give new gene sequences to the host bacteria. B) produce toxins. C) carry plasmids. D) kill the bacteria, causing release of endotoxins. E) kill human cells. 30. All of the following bacteria release endotoxin EXCEPT A) Staphylococcus aureus. B) Salmonella typhi. C) Neisseria meningitidis. D) Proteus vulgaris. E) Haemophilus influenzae. 31. Nonpathogenic Escherichia coli acquired the Shiga toxin gene by A) phagocytosis. B) transduction. C) conjugation. D) transformation. E) None of the above
Shyam P.
Which of the following groups of bacteria would likely be most difficult to kill? Gram-negative Gram-positive Mycobacteria Spirochete Chlamydia
Deniz E.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
200,000+
Students learning Biology with Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD
