Bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella produce invasins that bind host cells, thus causing the cells to
A) destroy the bacteria.
B) release TNF.
C) engulf the bacteria.
D) produce iron-binding proteins.
E) release cytokines.

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Invasins are proteins produced by bacteria that facilitate the entry of the bacteria into host cells by triggering the host cell to engulf them, a process known as phagocytosis.

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