Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Alternative Complement System

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the alternative complement system is true?

• A) It is more efficient than the classical pathway.
• B) It works best on Gram-positive bacteria.
• C) Its activation is independent of antibodies.
• D) It is not useful in the early stages of fungal infection.
• E) It plays a very significant role in the elimination of parasitic helminths.

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Definitions:

Methanesulfonic Acid

A strong organic sulfonic acid with the chemical formula CH3SO3H, used as a catalyst in organic syntheses and as a solvent.

Ethanol

A simple alcohol with the chemical formula C2H5OH, commonly used as a solvent, in beverages, and as a fuel additive.

Increasing Acidity

A term referring to the trend or condition under which the acidity of substances increases, typically influenced by structural or environmental factors.

Acid-Base Pair

Two substances that differ only by the presence or absence of a hydrogen ion and can interconvert by the gain or loss of a proton.