Question

What is the direct cause of cell death by diphtheria toxin?
A.Formation of an ion channel in the cell membrane
B. Inactivation of a translational elongation factor
C. Induction of apoptosis
D. None of the above

Answer 1

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What is the direct cause of cell death by diphtheria toxin?

B. Inactivation of a translational elongation factor

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Answer 2

The direct cause of cell death by diphtheria toxin is (B) Inactivation of a transnational elongation factor.

Diphtheria toxin is secreted which causes diphtheria.

In diphtheria, the toxin attacks body organs and tissues and can affect anyone be it an adult or a child.

Children are more prone to this disease as their immune system is weak.