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Adhesins are usually located on __________ of the pathogen and are composed mainly of __________ and __________.

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Answer:

The correct answer is - surface, proteins, and sugars.

Explanation:

Adhesins are the appendages present on the surface of the pathogen that help these pathogens to attach to the host cell and surface of the host. Adhesins are the components that are virulence factor these are present in both viruses and bacteria.

The adhesin component is generally made up of mainly of the proteins and sugars which help them to adhere to the cell of the host.

Thus, the correct answer is - surface, proteins, and sugars.

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