A toxin that is part of the cell structure and usually found in the surface elements of the cell is called an endotoxin.

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Endotoxins are a type of lipopolysaccharide that are part of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria. They are released when the bacteria die and their cell walls break down. Therefore, endotoxins are not intentionally produced by the cell, but rather they are a structural component.

A Toxin That Is Part of the Cell Structure and Usually