Which of the Following Statements About the Classical Pathway of Complement

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the classical pathway of complement activation is FALSE?

• A) C1 is the first protein activated in the classical pathway.
• B) The C1 protein complex is initiated by antigen-antibody complexes.
• C) C3b causes opsonization.
• D) Cleaved fragments of some of the proteins act to increase inflammation.
• E) C3 is not involved in the classical pathway.

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