Which of the following statements about endotoxin is TRUE? a. It causes T cells to release cytokines. b. It is an example of a membrane-damaging toxin. c. It is a component of Gram-positive bacteria. d. It cannot be converted to a toxoid. e. It is inactivated by heat.
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