You have a bacterial infection. Your immune system will be able to distinguish this foreign invader from other cells by ________.
A) recognizing cell adhesion molecules (CAMs)
B) finding glycolipids on the plasma membrane
C) identifying glycoproteins on the plasma membrane
D) determining the presence or absence of a nucleus

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The immune system can distinguish bacterial cells from other cells by identifying the glycoproteins on the bacterial plasma membrane. These glycoproteins act as antigens that trigger an immune response in the body. This recognition process is a crucial part of the immune system's ability to differentiate between self and non-self.

You Have a Bacterial Infection