MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Physical
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Passive Chemical
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Active Chemical
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lignin is a well-known defense polymer, which has antimicrobial activity, forms a physical barrier to block pathogen invasion, and prevents the ingress or diffusion of toxins from pathogens (Sattler and Funnell-Harris, 2013).
Detailed explanation-2: -As a major component of plant secondary cell walls, lignin provides structural integrity and rigidity, and contributes to primary defense by providing a physical barrier to pathogen ingress.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lignin is one of the main components of plant cell wall and it is a natural phenolic polymer with high molecular weight, complex composition and structure.
Detailed explanation-4: -The cell wall represents a first line of defense for plant cells against infection by microbial pathogens.