All of the following are characteristics of endotoxins except

A. Is a product of the LPS layer
B. Does not trigger an inflammatory response
C. Cannot be converted to toxoid
D. Usual source is Gram negative bacteria
E. Only exposed when the cell dies


Answer: B. Does not trigger an inflammatory response

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