Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 750: 9

Answer

Blank 1: Epithelial Blank 2: Adenylate cyclase

Work Step by Step

The B sub-unit of cholera toxin binds to an intestinal epithelial cell, and a portion of the A sub-unit acts as an enzyme that activates adenylate cyclase.

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