Which of the following does not pertain to endotoxin?

A. Endotoxin is a bacterial cell wall lipid.
B. Endotoxin can cause septic shock in the human body.
C. Endotoxin can stimulate fever in the human body.
D. Endotoxin is found in acid-fast bacterial cell walls.


Answer: D

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