Complement

question 21

Multiple Choice

Complement

• A)may be activated through three pathways.
• B)disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane of invading bacteria and foreign cells.
• C)is part of the specific defense system.
• D)is a group of blood proteins.
• E)may be activated through three pathways,disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane of invading bacteria and foreign cells,AND is a group of blood proteins.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Signposts

Critical markers or events in the development of an embryo that guide the process of embryogenesis.

Induction Genes

Genes that are activated (or induced) by specific environmental conditions or stimuli, leading to the production of functional proteins as a response.

Free Radicals

Highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons that can cause cellular damage through oxidative stress.

Metabolic Processes

The biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including anabolism and catabolism.