Question

Lipopolysaccharide is a major component of gram-negative outer membranes, can stimulate shock and fever, and is also referred to as _________.

Answer 1

Answer;

- Endotoxin

Explanation;

-Endotoxins are part of the outer membrane of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxin is invariably associated with Gram-negative bacteria whether the organisms are pathogenic or not.

-They are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide composed of O-antigen, outer core and inner core joined by a covalent bond; they are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative.