Which statement about an induced response to pathogens is true?
A) It is triggered by a PAMP.
B) It can never be genetically determined.
C) It is activated when constitutive defenses fail.
D) It is the first line of defense against pathogens.
E) It is always present and can be initiated at any time.

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Induced responses are activated when constitutive (innate) defenses fail to stop a pathogen, serving as a secondary line of defense.

Which Statement About an Induced Response to Pathogens Is True