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Which secretion system must transport proteins unfolded prior to outer membrane transport?
Which secretion system must transport proteins unfolded prior to outer membrane transport?
- T4SS
- T1SS
- T3SS
- T5SS (correct)
Which secretion system can transport proteins across an additional host cell membrane, delivering them directly to the cytosol of a target cell?
Which secretion system can transport proteins across an additional host cell membrane, delivering them directly to the cytosol of a target cell?
- T1SS
- T4SS
- T6SS (correct)
- T2SS
What is a common feature of the T2SS, T5SS, T3SS, and T4SS in terms of protein secretion?
What is a common feature of the T2SS, T5SS, T3SS, and T4SS in terms of protein secretion?
- They all require proteins to be unfolded prior to secretion.
- They all contain periplasm-spanning channels. (correct)
- They all secrete proteins in a one-step process.
- They all use the Sec pathway for protein transport.
Which pathway can initially transport proteins that are folded in the periplasm before being secreted?
Which pathway can initially transport proteins that are folded in the periplasm before being secreted?
Which protein secretion system secretes folded substrates?
Which protein secretion system secretes folded substrates?
What distinguishes the autotransporters of the T5SS from other systems like T2SS and T6SS?
What distinguishes the autotransporters of the T5SS from other systems like T2SS and T6SS?
What type of cell differentiation may proinflammatory pathobionts induce to increase mucosal defenses against enteric pathogens?
What type of cell differentiation may proinflammatory pathobionts induce to increase mucosal defenses against enteric pathogens?
Which signaling molecules, when combined, promote TH17 cell evolution over time?
Which signaling molecules, when combined, promote TH17 cell evolution over time?
Disruptions to the microbiota can potentially affect infection outcomes by altering which mechanisms?
Disruptions to the microbiota can potentially affect infection outcomes by altering which mechanisms?
Which dietary component can alter the community structure of the microbiota through the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)?
Which dietary component can alter the community structure of the microbiota through the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)?
Which microbial metabolites can bind to the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR43 and stimulate antimicrobial peptides?
Which microbial metabolites can bind to the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR43 and stimulate antimicrobial peptides?
How do SCFAs inhibit the growth of Salmonella?
How do SCFAs inhibit the growth of Salmonella?
How does Yersinia evade host immune response?
How does Yersinia evade host immune response?
Which mechanism is employed by Klebsiella pneumoniae to avoid phagocytosis?
Which mechanism is employed by Klebsiella pneumoniae to avoid phagocytosis?
What is the role of TIR in the context of Entero-Pathogenic E. coli?
What is the role of TIR in the context of Entero-Pathogenic E. coli?
How does Effector mimicry of host proteins contribute to bacterial survival?
How does Effector mimicry of host proteins contribute to bacterial survival?
Which feature of Klebsiella pneumoniae contributes to its resistance to serum and phagocytosis?
Which feature of Klebsiella pneumoniae contributes to its resistance to serum and phagocytosis?
