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What are two antimicrobial proteins?
Interferon
Complement
Macrophage
Mucous membrane
Stomach acid
Transcript text: Multiple Select Question
Select all that apply
What are two antimicrobial proteins?
Interferon
Complement
Macrophage
Mucous membrane
Stomach acid
Solution
The two antimicrobial proteins are:
Interferon
Complement
Explanation for each option:
Interferon: This is correct. Interferons are proteins that are part of the immune response and have antiviral properties. They help inhibit the replication of viruses within host cells.
Complement: This is correct. The complement system is a group of proteins that play a crucial role in the immune response by enhancing the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism.
Macrophage: This is incorrect. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris and pathogens. They are not proteins but rather cells involved in the immune response.
Mucous membrane: This is incorrect. Mucous membranes are tissues that line various cavities in the body and cover the surface of internal organs. They are not proteins but rather physical barriers that help protect against infection.
Stomach acid: This is incorrect. Stomach acid, primarily hydrochloric acid, is a component of the digestive system that helps break down food and kill ingested pathogens. It is not a protein.
In summary, the antimicrobial proteins in the list are interferon and complement.