ADP Ribosylation | PGI MCQ

Which toxin acts by ADP ribosylation? 

a. Botulinum toxin 
b. Shiga toxin 
c. V. cholerae toxin 
d. Diphtheria toxin 
e. Pertussis toxin

Ans. (A) Botulinum toxin; (C) V. Cholera toxin; (D) Diphtheria toxin; (E) Pertusis toxin

Diseases associated with bacterial toxins having ADP ribosylation activity include:

- Cholera

- Whooping cough

- Diphtheria

- Gastritis causing pathogenic form of E.coli

- Botulinum toxin

- Pasteurella - multocida.