OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHOCYTE SUBPOPULATION IN HUMANS
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Question
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A poison produced by bacteria that damages cells:
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Antibiotic
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Vaccine
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Antigen
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Toxins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Exotoxins are usually heat labile proteins secreted by certain species of bacteria which diffuse into the surrounding medium. An exotoxin can cause damage to the host by destroying cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bacterial Toxins. Any bacterial substance that contributes to illness can be considered a toxin. Toxins are classified as endotoxin, which is a component of the gram-negative bacterial cell, and exotoxins, which are proteins that are secreted by many kinds of bacteria.
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