Toxoids Are

Question

Toxoids are
A)antibodies against toxins.
B)lipopolysaccharides of Gram-negative bacteria.
C)proteins that don't stimulate the immune system.
D)inactivated toxins that are immunogenic.
E)the active components of all vaccines.

Accepted Answer

Toxoids are inactivated toxins that have been treated with heat or chemicals to destroy their toxicity while preserving their capacity to stimulate the immune system. This makes them immunogenic and capable of inducing an immune response, leading to the production of protective antibodies. Toxoids are commonly used in vaccines to protect against diseases caused by toxins produced by bacteria, such as diphtheria and tetanus.