Endotoxin

A. consists of LPS.
B. determines bacterial shape.
C. may have different effects depending on the specific bacterial source.
D. is toxic due to the effects of the peptide side chains.
E.
determines bacterial shape, may have different effects depending on the specific bacterial source, AND is toxic due to the effects of the peptide side chains.


A

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