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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