Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding the Complement

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the complement proteins?

• A) They are blood plasma proteins.
• B) Some form the membrane attack complex, which forms a hole in the bacterial plasma membrane.
• C) They may amplify the inflammatory response by attracting phagocytes to the site of the infection.
• D) They may bind to pathogens already coated with antibodies, ensuring they are phagocytized.
• E) Many proteins must be independently activated in order to have a significant impact on the immune response.

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