An example of enterotoxin released by bacteria is

Staphylococcal enterotoxin

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A-B toxin

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Diphtheria toxin

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Superantigen toxin

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Staphylococcal enterotoxin
Staphylococcal enterotoxin (enterotoxin is a toxin produced in or affecting the intestines) is a toxin excreted by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. It is a leading agent that thrives on unrefrigerated meat, dairy and bakery products and is responsible for food poisoning. Thus the correct answer is option A.

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