You are studying a plant protein that contains motifs similar to known receptors for chitin. You expect that this protein could be:

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Since the plant protein has motifs similar to known receptors for chitin, it is likely involved in recognizing chitin and therefore should be inserted in the plant cell plasma membrane where it can interact with chitin from external sources. Choices A and B are not necessarily applicable as they refer to different types of plant resistance genes. Choices D and E are not likely as they do not necessarily relate to chitin recognition.

You Are Studying a Plant Protein That Contains Motifs Similar