WWhich of the following is an accurate statement about A-B toxins? a. it is a membrane disrupting toxin b. It is an endotoxin c. The B component binds to a receptor on the host cell d. It is a superantigen
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a. It is a membrane-disrupting toxin: This statement is not accurate. A-B toxins do not necessarily disrupt the host cell membrane. Instead, they typically enter the host cell through receptor-mediated endocytosis. b. It is an endotoxin: This statement is not Show more…
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