BIOLOGY DUAL ENROLLMENT VERSION
BIOLOGY DUAL ENROLLMENT VERSION
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780136681311
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 43.1, Problem 3CC
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To explain: Why some insects alone initiate immune response to parasitic wasps.

Concept introduction:

Innate immune system of insect recognizes the pathogen by the protein components found in their cell wall.

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