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Question: Some bacteria have Lipopolysacchride (LPS) in their envelopes. In the case of sepsis, microbial death...

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Question: Some bacteria have Lipopolysacchride (LPS) intheir envelopes. In the case of sepsis, microbial death and lysisresults in release of massive amounts of endotoxin into thecirculation resulting in toxic shock syndrome. Do some research andanswer the following questions:

  1. Where specifically is LPS found in thebacteria?

  2. Do all types of bacteria have LPS in theirenvelopes?

  3. What is the chemical makeup of the LPS?

  4. Look up Toxic Shock Syndrome. What is its effect on yourphysiology?

  5. Which portion of the LPS causes toxic shock syndrome?What is endotoxin?

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