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

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Bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella produce invasins that bind to host cells' receptors, which causes the host cells to engulf the bacteria. This allows the bacteria to enter the host cell, evade immune response, and potentially cause infection or disease. The other choices listed (A, B, D, E) do not directly relate to the action of invasins on host cells.

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