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Mechanism of action of cholera toxin is

A
Ganglioside
B
Adenyl cyclase
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Exotoxin
High-Yield Explanation
CHOLERA ENTEROTOXIN Light (L) toxin : Binds with ganglioside in epithelial cell membrane Heavy(H) toxin : Activates Adenyl cyclase in Epithelial cell wall which increase camp, leading to outpouring of isotonic fluid in lumen of intestine Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 253

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