Adhesins

A) allow pathogens to stick to host tissues only in a nonspecific manner.
B) are limited to only a few known types.
C) include molecules that are typically found deep inside the pathogenic cell.
D) include molecules that bind to host factors such as fibronectin, sialic acid, and heparin / heparin sulfate.
E) make poor targets for vaccine development.


Answer: D

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