Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 14 - Host Defenses I - 14.2 The Second and Third Lines of Defense: An Overview - 14.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 397: 4

Answer

Markers are molecules composed of proteins or sugars on cells which help the immune system identify its own cells and foreign cells. If the immune system identifies the cell as a foreign entity, it fights against it.

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Markers are molecules composed of proteins or sugars on cells which help the immune system identify its own cells and foreign cells. If the immune system identifies the cell as a foreign entity, it fights against it.
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