Based on Your Knowledge of Complement Activation Pathways, Predict Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

Based on your knowledge of complement activation pathways, predict which group of pathogens would be MOST susceptible to lysis by MACs.

• A)Gram-negative pathogens
• B)Eukaryotic pathogens
• C)Enveloped viruses
• D)Gram-positive pathogens
• E)Gram-negative pathogens and enveloped viruses are equally susceptible.

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