Which of the Following Is TRUE About the C5 Convertase

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the C5 convertase?

• A)C5 convertase can consist of the membrane-bound components C3b₂Bb.
• B)C5 convertase cleaves C5 into C5a and C5b, with the b chain attached to the pathogen surface and the ? chain dissociating away to serve as a potent proinflammatory chemotactic factor
• C)C5 convertase is an important player in the production of the MAC.
• D)All of the answers are true.
• E)None of the answers are true.

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