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Yes it can.
In fact, this is specifically the target of Type 1 Fimbriae. Many pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae posses this kind of Fimbriae as a virulence factor.
These Fimbriae contain receptor domains similar to the MBL (Mannose Binding Lectin) present in blood plasma.
The difference is that the human MBL recognizes the pathogen's Mannose residues and can initiate the MB-Lectin pathway, activating the complement cascade. This leads to pathogen opsonization.
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What thin membrane encloses the cytoplasm?
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What part of a cell works with a cell membrane?
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What cell part is used to describe the outer edge of a frog blood cell?
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What thin membrane encloses the cytoplasm?
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Is the cell membrane and nuclear membrane the same?
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What part of a cell works with a cell membrane?
well technically the whole thing because the cell membrane is used to protect the cell sorta like a force shield.
What does the cell membrane in an animal cell do?
the cell membrane that surounds an animal cell is used to protect the internal cell from chemical "intruders". also it is used separate the cell from the the extracellular membrane. it keep it's cytoplasm separate from the extra cellular membrane.
What controles the movement in and out of the cell?
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What does the cell membrane do for a animal cell?
The cell membrane is used to keep the cytoplasm in place, give structure to the cell and i believe it acts as a gate keeper for chemicals. Hope this helps. :)
