Which of the Following Would You Predict to Result from a Mutation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you predict to result from a mutation in TLR4 that prevents binding to LPS?

• A)Increased susceptibility to infection with gram-positive bacteria
• B)Decreased susceptibility to septic shock
• C)Failure to develop from an embryo
• D)Tighter binding between bacteria and macrophages
• E)Increased phagocytosis

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