Phagocytosis of Pathogens Would Be Enhanced If

question 111

Multiple Choice

Phagocytosis of pathogens would be enhanced if

• A)the number of monocytes in the blood increased.
• B)Kupffer cells were destroyed.
• C)the number of neutrophils in the blood increased.
• D)The number of monocytes or neutrophils in the blood increaseD.

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Definitions:

DNA Ligase

Enzyme that catalyzes the joining of the 5′ and 3′ ends of two DNA fragments; essential in DNA replication and used in recombinant DNA technology.

Excision Repair Enzymes

A class of enzymes involved in the repair of DNA by recognizing and removing damaged or mismatched nucleotides, followed by filling in the correct sequences.

UV Rays

Short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation that is not visible to the human eye, capable of causing skin burns, eye damage, and other health issues.

Telomerase

An enzyme that adds specific DNA sequence repeats ("telomeres") to the ends of DNA strands in the telomere regions, thereby extending the life of cells.