Which of the Following Statements About the Classical Pathway of Complement

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the classical pathway of complement activation is FALSE?

• A)C1 is the first protein activated in the classical pathway.
• B)The C1 protein complex is initiated by antigen-antibody complexes.
• C)C3 is not involved in the classical pathway.
• D)Cleaved fragments of some of the proteins act to increase inflammation.
• E)C3b causes opsonization.

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