The antimicrobial effects of AMPs include all of the following EXCEPT
A) lysis of bacterial cells.
B) inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
C) pore formation in bacterial membranes.
D) inhibition of phagocytosis.
E) destruction of nucleic acids.

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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) do not inhibit phagocytosis; they primarily target microbial cells directly through mechanisms like lysis, pore formation, and destruction of nucleic acids.

The Antimicrobial Effects of AMPs Include All of the Following