C5a Peptidase

question 28

Multiple Choice

C5a peptidase

• A) is a virulence factor.
• B) synthesizes C5a.
• C) is produced by the host cell in response to infection.
• D) is a molecule promoting chemotaxis.
• E) is a virulence factor AND is a molecule promoting chemotaxis.

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