The C5 Convertase of the Classical Pathway of Complement Activation

question 42

Multiple Choice

The C5 convertase of the classical pathway of complement activation is:

• A) C3bBbP.
• B) C3bBb3bP.
• C) C4b2a3b.
• D) C4b2a.

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