An endotoxin is
A) a toxin known for its primary attack on the epidermis of mammals.
B) the toxin produced in the periplasm of most bacteria.
C) the toxic portion of the LPS.
D) a toxin produced within archaeal cells.

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Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. The toxic portion of LPS is called endotoxin. When the bacterial cell dies or divides, the endotoxin is released and causes a strong immune response in humans, including fever, inflammation, and shock.

An Endotoxin Is