How does the lipopolysaccharide from Neisseria differ from other Gram-negative bacteria?

A. it activates B cells
B. It lacks endotoxin activity
C. It is formed of a longer chain of polysaccharides
D. it is formed of a shorter chain of polysaccharides


Ans: D. it is formed of a shorter chain of polysaccharides

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