Which of the Following Hemolysins is a Phospholipase

Question

Which of the following hemolysins is a phospholipase?
A) lecithinase
B) streptolysin-O
C) Staphylococcal α-toxin
D) leukocidin

Accepted Answer

Lecithinase is a type of hemolysin that is a phospholipase, which breaks down the phospholipid membrane of cells, including red blood cells. Streptolysin-O is a pore-forming hemolysin, Staphylococcal α-toxin is a pore-forming and cytolytic hemolysin, and leukocidin is a type of hemolysin that targets white blood cells.