Multiple choice

Cholera toxin is a potentially harmful toxin produced by Vibrio cholera. It is made up of how many sub units?

  1. Three subunits (AB2 confirmation)

  2. Four subunits (AB3 confirmation)

  3. Five subunits (AB4 confirmation)

  4. Six subunits (AB5 confirmation)

  5. Seven subunits (AB6 confirmation)
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Explanation

Six subunits (AB5 confirmation). Cholera toxin acts on the intestinal walls of the GI tract and causes pores. As a result, mucous and other discharge comes out and is released with the feaces.

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