Siderophores are Bacterial Proteins That Compete with the Host's

Question

Siderophores are bacterial proteins that compete with the host's
A)antibodies.
B)red blood cells.
C)iron-transport proteins.
D)white blood cells.
E)receptors.

Accepted Answer

Siderophores are bacterial proteins that compete with the host's iron-transport proteins to acquire iron, which is essential for bacterial growth and survival.