How are immune cells able to detect foreign pathogens?

A) They detect foreign, unfamiliar chemical substances released by the invading cells.
B) They are able to detect structures on the surfaces of foreign cells that are not found in the host.
C) They can compare the DNA sequences from the foreign cells to host DNA.


Ans: B) They are able to detect structures on the surfaces of foreign cells that are not found in the host.

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