How do antibodies protect the host from bacterial toxins?
a. Lysing the cell membrane of the toxins
b. Binding to the toxins to neutralize their biologic effects
c. Inhibiting the synthesis of DNA proteins needed for growth
d. Interfering with the DNA enzyme needed for replication
Ans: b. Binding to the toxins to neutralize their biologic effects
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A) True B) False
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