Interaction of a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) with a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) results in
A) formation of transmembrane pores that cause cell lysis.
B) transmembrane signal transduction that initiates transcription of genes involved in phagocytosis, inflammation, and pathogen killing.
C) molecular activation of the adaptive immune system.
D) a superantigen reaction that can cause septic shock.
Answer: B
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