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Pseudomonas exotoxin inhibits protein synthesis by inhibiting ?

A
RNA polymerase
B
EF-2
C
Transpeptidase
D
Reverse transcriptase
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., EF-2 Exotoxin 'A' of P. aeruginosa inhibits protein synthesis through interference with adenosine diphosphate ribosylation of elongation factor - 2. Remember Bacterial toxins inhibiting protein synthesis : Exotoxin A of P aeruginosa Shiga toxin (Shigella) Diphtheria toxin Shiga like toxin or verocytotoxin of EHEC.

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