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tsand2

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Molecules in the walls of certain Gram-negative bacteria that are released when the bacterium dies or is destroyed, causing toxic effects on the host body, are called _______________.
 
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) primarily affects:
 
  a. older persons, especially heavy smokers.
  b. children with cystic fibrosis.
  c. infants of low birth weight.
  d. older persons with hypertension.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

endotoxins

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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