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Which of the following is a characteristic structure of microbial pathogens recognized by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)?

  • Lipopolysaccharides in bacteria (correct)
  • Cholesterol in fungi
  • RNA in viruses
  • Proteins in mammalian cells

    • What is opsonization?

  • The process in which a microorganism is rendered more susceptible to phagocytosis by being coated with an opsonin (correct)
  • The process in which a microorganism is killed by phagocytic cells
  • The process in which a microorganism is engulfed by phagocytic cells
  • The process in which a microorganism is rendered less susceptible to phagocytosis

    • Which of the following is NOT a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)?

  • RNA in viruses
  • Lipopolysaccharides in bacteria
  • Cholesterol in fungi (correct)
  • Teichoic acids in bacteria

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