This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Septic shock is due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Protein, B. Lipopolysaccharide, C. Teichoic acid, D. Peptidoglycan
B: Lipopolysaccharide
Answer: B: Lipopolysaccharide 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lipopolysaccharide Septic shock is due to endotoxin of gram negative bacteria. Therefore it is also called as endotoxic shock. Endotoxin is lipopolysaccharide.