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

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Endotoxins are the toxic portion of lipopolysaccharides (LPS), which are found in the outer membranes of gram-negative bacteria. When the bacterial cell is lysed, the LPS is released, causing an inflammatory response in the host organism.

An Endotoxin Is