________ are receptor molecules on mammalian cells that recognize macromolecules that are present in or on certain groups of pathogens.
A) Cytokines
B) Toll-like receptors
C) Interferons
D) Complement proteins

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Toll-like receptors are specifically designed to recognize and respond to potential pathogenic microorganisms by detecting pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that are present in or on these microorganisms. This recognition triggers an immune response to eliminate the pathogen. Cytokines, interferons, and complement proteins are also involved in the immune response, but they do not directly recognize pathogens like toll-like receptors do.

________ Are Receptor Molecules on Mammalian Cells That Recognize Macromolecules