Which of the following is not true of endotoxins lipid is the actual toxic portion of the LPSN toxin effective to include fever and hypotension experiencing toxic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation are released when bacteria are killed or all of the statements are true
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Endotoxins are part of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and are primarily composed of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). The lipid portion of LPS is known as lipid A, which is the toxic component. Show more…
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