Siderophores are
A) molecules that aid directly in attachment to host cells.
B) inorganic molecules that help in active transport.
C) organic molecules that help pathogens take up iron.
D) toxins that affect the gastrointestinal tract.

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Siderophores are organic molecules that help pathogens take up iron, which is essential for their survival and growth. Iron is often sequestered by the host in response to infection, so pathogens have evolved siderophores to scavenge for this nutrient.

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