Some animals that are scavengers can eat bacteria-laden meat that would harm humans. Which of the following best explains why these bacteria would harm a human, but not a scavenger?

A) The scavenger's immune system is strong enough to fight off bacterial infections before it produces toxins and damages tissues.

B) Only human cells have the complementary receptors that bind to surface molecules found on the bacteria.

C) Antibodies found in the blood of the scavenger destroy the bacteria as soon as they enter the bloodstream.

D) The pH and temperature environment in the human encourages more bacterial growth and colonization.

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17 August, 12:13

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Yaritza Banks · Answer 1

B. Only human cells have the complementary receptors that bind to surface molecules found on the bacteria.