Question

What exactly we understand by toxoid?

• A. Virus extracts
• B. Modified toxins
• C. Denatured toxins
• D. Isolated toxic material

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Modified toxins

Toxins which are modified or inactivated and has lost toxicity but retained ability to combine with or stimulate production of antitoxin are better known as toxoids. In many bacterial diseases, the bacteria itself remains isolated in one part of the body but produces a poison that slowly shows the symptoms.