The "A" subunit of diphtheria toxin – McqOptions

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1.	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
Answer» C. forms cAMP that leads to fluid accumulation

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