Moths have an immunoglobulin-family protein called ____, which binds to pathogens and enhances their

phagocytosis.



a. hemolysin
b. cadherin
c. interleukin
d. hemolin
e. defensin


ANSWER: d

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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