Which of the Following Statements About Diphtheria Is FALSE

Which of the following statements about diphtheria is FALSE?

A) Its toxin destroys elongation factor, which is needed to synthesize polypeptides in eukaryotes.
B) Its growth on Loeffler's medium is used for absolute diagnosis of the bacterium.
C) Its toxin can be absorbed into the blood from cutaneous lesions and can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, coma, and death.
D) Although all species of Corynebacterium are pathogenic, the agent of diphtheria is the most widely known.
E) It produces a characteristic pseudomembrane that can adhere to the tonsils, uvula, palate, pharynx, and larynx.