The Pathway Is Important in Early Nonspecific Responses to Infection

question 29

Multiple Choice

The pathway is important in early nonspecific responses to infection because it occurs in the absence of antibodies.

• A)clonal selection
• B)humoral
• C)alternative
• D)cell- mediated
• E)classic

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