All of the following statements are correct regarding defensins EXCEPT:
A) They are produced by skin, GI-tract, and lung cells for defense when stimulated.
B) They form channels in bacterial cytoplasmic membranes, ultimately killing the cell.
C) The transmembrane electrical potential allows defensins to penetrate and kill cells.
D) Like antibodies, they are highly specific in pathogen neutralization.
E) Variation in defensins produced by different animals partially explains the varying susceptibility of hosts to pathogens.
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