Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 20, Problem 13SQ
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Introduction: Bacterial exotoxins are the harmful proteins that are secreted by the bacteria.

In contrast to the endotoxins, the exotoxins are released to the environment either actively or during cell lysis. They are heat liable proteins and are extremely toxic to the affected cells even in smaller amounts.

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