Question

The "A" subunit of diphtheria toxin

a.

binds host cell receptors found on heart cells

b.

cause ADP ribosylation of a factor involved in protein synthesis

c.

forms cAMP that leads to fluid accumulation

d.

lysis macrophages with the release of cytokines

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Answer: (b).cause ADP ribosylation of a factor involved in protein synthesis

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