Endotoxin is Released When

Question

Endotoxin is released when
A)Gram-negative pathogens lyse or divide.
B)cells are starved for iron.
C)cells are lysogenic for the beta phage.
D)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Endotoxin is a component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. It is released when the bacteria are lysed or divide, leading to its release into the surrounding environment.