Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding PfEMP1

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PfEMP1?

• A)Like hemagglutinin, PfEMP1 is a glycoprotein found on viral surfaces (that mediates viral entry into cells).
• B)PfEMP1 is a protein whose production is regulated by nearly five dozen genes.
• C)PfEMP1 is a protein expressed by M. tuberculosis that results in the formation of granulomas.
• D)Changes in the PfEMP1 protein are the result of antigenic shift.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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