The Complement System Can Be Activated By

question 81

Multiple Choice

The complement system can be activated by:

• A) the binding of complement protein 1 to the complement-binding site on the antibody molecule.
• B) the binding of complement protein 3 to bacteria or viruses in the presence of properdin.
• C) nonspecific immune mechanisms.
• D) all of the above.

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