Differentiate between Endotoxins and exotoxins.
Exotoxin
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Endotoxin
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1) These are toxins which can diffuse freely through the bacterial cell wall into the blood or the medium in which the microorganisms are growing
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1)These toxins cannot diffuse through the bacterial cell wall, but remains in the cell of bacteria
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2) These toxins are carried to all parts of the body
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2) Endotoxins are liberated only when the bacteria are disintegrated.
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3) In its response the human body produces antibodies to neutralize its effect which is called as antitoxin
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3) The antibodies are named according to their mode of action
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4) Diphtheria Antitoxin
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4) Diphtheria Toxoid
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