The chemical nature of endotoxins is that of a
A) protein.
B) lipopolysaccharide.
C) nucleic acid.
D) lipid.
E) carbohydrate.

Name: The chemical nature of endotoxins is that of a A) protein. B) lipopolysaccharide. C) nucleic acid. D) lipid. E) carbohydrate.
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Endotoxins are located on the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, and are composed of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). LPS have lipid and carbohydrate components, but are primarily recognized as a type of glycolipid.

The Chemical Nature of Endotoxins Is That of a