Interaction of a Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern (PAMP) with a Pattern

question 83

Multiple Choice

Interaction of a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) with a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) results in

• A) formation of transmembrane pores that cause cell lysis.
• B) transmembrane signal transduction that initiates transcription of genes involved in phagocytosis, inflammation, and pathogen killing.
• C) molecular activation of the adaptive immune system.
• D) a superantigen reaction that can cause septic shock.

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