What part of defense would likely be affected if the pathogen contained a mutation in it's pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)?
Group of answer choices

the pathogen would be easily recognized by the host's TLRs.

the pathogen would secrete greater amounts of toxins.

the pathogen would not be able to penetrate the host's physical barriers.

the pathogen might not be recognized by the host.

PAMPs are the specific molecular sequences or patterns which are present on the many pathogens. these motifs are conserved with in the specific class of microbes. PAMPs are specifically recognized by immune cells which will initiate immune response against the pathogens.

so pathogens will be not be recognized efficiently by the immune system if there is any mutation in PAMPs.

donotbeidle donotbeidle · Answer 2 · 2019-11-26T06:53:12+01:00

Answer:

(D) The pathogen might not be recognized by the host.

This part of defense would likely be affected if the pathogen contained a mutation in it's pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs).

Explanation:

Pathogens are biological agents that cause illness or diseases to its host. Virus, bacteria, fungi are all examples of pathogens.

To protect against infection, body identifies the microorganisms present in it. It does this by identifying the molecules that are different "from the groups of related microorganisms" and are not associated with human cells. These microbial molecules are called 'Pathogen associated molecular pattern or PAMPs'.

If there is a mutation in the PAMP of pathogen, it will not be recognized by the host.