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The Major Virulence Factor of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae That Causes Serious

Question 72

Question 72

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The major virulence factor of Corynebacterium diphtheriae that causes serious systemic effects is its ______.


A) capsule
B) metachromatic granules
C) exotoxin
D) endospores
E) endotoxin

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