Which of the following statements is correct with respect to toll-like receptors (TLRs)?

A) Some of the TLRs found in fish are homologous to those in humans.
B) Mice and humans have the same TLRs since both are mammals.
C) Early deuterostomes, such as sea urchins, do not possess any TLRs.
D) A and C


Answer: A

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