The presence of N-formylmethionine affects the human immune system because fMet

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The presence of N-formylmethionine affects the human immune system because fMet peptides are produced by Choose one or more: O A. bacteria, which lets the immune system know there is a bacterial infection. B. mitochondria, which lets the immune system know that host cells are dying and releasing mitochondria. O C. yeast and released externally, which lets the immune system know there is a yeast infection. D. human cytoplasmic ribosomes, which lets the immune system know that host cells are dying and releasing their cytoplasmic contents. O E. archaea, which lets the immune system know there is an archaeal infection 1st attempt

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Answer:- Option A and B

Explanation:- N-formylmethionine are produced by bacteria, which lets the immune system know there is a bacterial infection.It is used as alarm signal to allow immune system of humans to distinguish between self and non self proteins as human (eukaryotic cells) don’t produce N-formymethionine.These are also produced by mitochondria and chloroplast organelles .

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