Which of the following statements concerning pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPS) is

false?
a. They are features of pathogens recognized by cells of animals.
b. They trigger activation of phagocytes.
c. They react with specific receptors on host cells.
d. They are found on all microbes except viruses.
e. An example is the peptidoglycan of grampositive bacteria.


D

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