Bacteriophages Do Not Undergo Adsorption to Specific Host Cell Receptors

question 8

True/False

Bacteriophages do not undergo adsorption to specific host cell receptors prior to penetration.

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Definitions:

Secondary Response

The immune system's enhanced reaction upon a second or subsequent encounter with an antigen, typically faster and more vigorous than the primary response.

Initial Antigen

The foreign substance or pathogen that triggers an immune response in the body, leading to the production of antibodies.

Dashed Line

A line consisting of dashes, often used in diagrams and drawings to represent boundaries, paths, or other entities that are not continuously solid.

Primary Response

The initial immune response to a pathogen, which is slower and less effective than subsequent responses.