Adhesins are
A) involved in the first step of the infectious process AND are endotoxins.
B) involved in the first step of the infectious process AND are often found at the tip of pili.
C) often found at the tip of pili AND are endotoxins.
D) exotoxins AND are involved in the first step of the infectious process.
E) are exotoxins OR are endotoxins.

Question

Adhesins are
A) involved in the first step of the infectious process AND are endotoxins.
B) involved in the first step of the infectious process AND are often found at the tip of pili.
C) often found at the tip of pili AND are endotoxins.
D) exotoxins AND are involved in the first step of the infectious process.
E) are exotoxins OR are endotoxins.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adhesins are involved in the first step of the infectious process by allowing the pathogen to attach to the host cell. They are often found at the tip of pili which are hair-like structures on the surface of the bacteria used for attachment. Adhesins are not endotoxins or exotoxins.

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