Proteins on the Surface of Phagocytes Called ________ Aid in the Detection

Question

Proteins on the surface of phagocytes called ________ aid in the detection of pathogen molecules.
A) lectins
B) TLRs
C) NOD proteins
D) lectins and C3 protein
E) both TLRs and NOD proteins

Accepted Answer

The proteins on the surface of phagocytes that aid in the detection of pathogen molecules are called Toll-like receptors (TLRs). They recognize specific molecular patterns that are common to a broad range of pathogens. The other choices are also involved in the recognition of pathogens but not specifically on the surface of phagocytes.