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A-Level Biology OCR A

Mucous Explain Membranes Act Effective Barrier Entry Pathogens

Front Explain how mucous membranes act as an effective barrier to the entry of pathogens.
Back Mucous membranes:
  • Secrete sticky mucus that traps microorganisms
  • Contains lysozymes to destroy fungal and bacterial cell walls and phagocytes 

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