The first pattern recognition receptor (PRR) important in innate immune responses was discovered in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Stimulation of this receptor, called Toll, induces:
A) The synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes
B) The inflammatory response in Drosophila hemolymph vessels
C) The production of antimicrobial peptides
D) The recruitment of phagocytic cells to the site of infection
E) The activation of Drosophila complement

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Stimulation of Toll receptor in Drosophila melanogaster induces the production of antimicrobial peptides. These peptides are an important part of their innate immune response and act as a first line of defense against infections.

The First Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR) Important in Innate Immune