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Delvig [45]
1 year ago
9

True or False: Alpha-defensins and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are examples of anti-microbial molecules produced by profession

al phagocytes, which can function by breaking down and killing phagocytosed pathogens.
Biology
1 answer:
REY [17]1 year ago
8 0

Answer:

The given statement is true.

Explanation:

Alpha- defensins belong to the family of mammalian defensin peptides that belong to the alpha sub family.  Defensins are anti-microbial molecules . They work against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, fungi and enveloped viruses. Alpha- defensins functions by attacking the intraluminal bacteria and fungal pathogens.

Reactive oxygen species are very reactive chemicals formed from oxygen. These are anti-microbial molecules. Reactive oxygen species are antimicrobial against Gram-positive and Gram -negative bacteria, viruses and fungi.

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