Which of the Following Is Not a Way That Bacteria

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a way that bacteria can evade complement activation?

• A) build a capsule to hide surface antigens that would trigger complement activation
• B) release enzymes that break down lectins responsible for triggering complement activation
• C) release enzymes that break down antibodies that trigger complement activation
• D) release enzymes that break down complement proteins
• E) produce proteins that mimic our naturally occurring regulators of complement activation

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