What do the anthrax, Escherichia coli, cholera, and Bordetella toxins have in common?
A) all inhibit protein synthesis
B) all possess ADP ribosyltransferase activity
C) all cause diarrhea
D) all disrupt the cell membrane
E) all trigger apoptosis

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The anthrax, Escherichia coli, cholera, and Bordetella toxins all possess ADP ribosyltransferase activity, which is used to modify host cell proteins and disrupt cellular processes. This activity is a common mechanism for virulence in pathogenic bacteria.

What Do the Anthrax, Escherichia Coli, Cholera, and Bordetella Toxins