A Phagocytic Cell Has a Mutation in a Gene for a Hydrolytic

question 31

Multiple Choice

A phagocytic cell has a mutation in a gene for a hydrolytic enzyme that renders the enzyme nonfunctional. What is the most likely effect of the mutation when this phagocytic cell ingests a pathogen?

• A) the pseudopodia will not be able to surround the pathogen as well
• B) a vacuole will not form
• C) the lysosome will not degrade the pathogen effectively
• D) pathogen debris will not exit the cell via exocytosis

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