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B. Ingest chelating proteins known as siderophores
C. Secrete chelating proteins known as siderophores
D. Extract iron from the hosts' own transferrin molecules
E. Both Secrete siderophores and extract iron from the hosts' own transferrin molecules


Ans: E. Both Secrete siderophores and extract iron from the hosts' own transferrin molecules

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