Some People are Allergic to Peanuts

Question

Some people are allergic to peanuts. This is most likely due to:
A) the fact that plant cells are so different from human cells.
B) the fact that peanuts are not a normal part of the diet.
C) lipids on the surface of the peanut's cell.
D) proteins on the surface of the peanut's cell.

Accepted Answer

Peanut allergies, like many food allergies, are primarily caused by the body's immune response to specific proteins found in peanuts. The immune system mistakenly identifies these proteins as harmful, leading to an allergic reaction.