Which of These Is Not Part of Insect Immunity

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not part of insect immunity?

• A) enzyme activation of microbe-killing chemicals
• B) activation of natural killer cells
• C) phagocytosis by hemocytes
• D) production of antimicrobial peptides
• E) a protective exoskeleton

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