Bacterial Endotoxins Are

Question

Bacterial endotoxins are
A)proteins in the cell wall.
B)secreted into the environment.
C)components of the gram-positive cell wall.
D)components of the gram-negative cell wall.

Accepted Answer

Bacterial endotoxins are components of the gram-negative cell wall. Specifically, they are lipopolysaccharides located in the outer layer of the gram-negative cell wall. They are released upon bacterial death and can cause strong immune responses, including fever, inflammation, and shock.