Plant cell receptors that recognize the molecule chitin activate signaling pathways that lead to production of the enzyme chitinase,which breaks down chitin.In this situation,chitin is a(n)_______ and the overall response is called _______ immunity.

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Chitin is a type of pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP), which is recognized by plant cell receptors. The overall response is called general immunity, as it is a broad response to a common pathogen.

Plant Cell Receptors That Recognize the Molecule Chitin Activate Signaling