Multiple choice

Which of the following roles are played by the shiga toxin produced by Shigella?

a. Causes fluid accumulation in intestine b. Kills various cells by inactivating the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosmes c. Damages walls of the blood vessels d. Causes diarrhoea

  1. a and d

  2. a and c

  3. a, b and d

  4. a, b and c

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shiga toxin causes fluid accumulation in the intestine, kills various cells by inactivating the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes and damages the walls of blood vessels.