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Exotoxins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Exotoxins are produced inside mostly___ as part of their _____ and ______ | Gram+, growth, metabolism |
| Exotoxins are ______ | proteins |
| Proteins are ________ _______ _____ ______ | final products of genes |
| Where are exotoxins soluble? Why? | body fluids. easily diffuse into the blood. |
| Where are the genes for most exotoxins carried? | on bacterial plasmids |
| Exotoxins may be grouped into 3 types based on their mode of action. Name the three | Cytotoxins, Neurotoxins, enterotoxins |
| Exotoxins are host ____ | specific |
| Cytotoxins target is _____ | the cell |
| Neurotoxins target _______ | nervous system |
| Enterotoxins target _____ | intestines |