Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 2MCQ
Summary Introduction
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Toxins are poisonous substance produced by the microorganism to cause disease.
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Chapter 15 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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