Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 4 - Bacteria and Archaea - Critical Thinking Questions - Bloom's Levels 3, 4, and 5: Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate - Page 107: 6

Answer

The antigens present on the outer side of cell wall act as endotoxins. They destroy red blood cells and cause fever and systematic shocks in patients.

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The antigens present on the outer side of cell wall act as endotoxins. They destroy red blood cells and cause fever and systematic shocks in patients.
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