Question

9. Bacterial exotoxins can be described as: a. Poisons that bacteria discharge outside the body of their host.

b. Harmful substances that bacteria present at their outer surface,
c. Dangerous substances secreted by the bacteria as they grow.
d. Substances that help bacteria survive in their outer environment.

Answer 1

C

Dangerous substances secreted by bacteria as they grow.

The exotoxins can also cause damage to the host by destroying cells.