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Question

aBbCeDE AaBbCeDdE AaBbCcD AaBbo Normal-| No Spacing Heading 1 Headin 3. What molecules are common/central to the function of all of the pathways? 4. Why is the complement reaction often referred to as a cascade? 5. During which phase(s) of the immune response is each of these pathways most active? Alternative pathway Lectin 6. Which complement pathway is part of the innate immediate immune response fot tagging pathogens for Lectin . Which complement molecule, if missing, would prevent the activation of the membrane attack complex MAC A. C3 C3b C. D. Both A and of 2- Focus

Explanation / Answer

A4) It is reffered to as cascade due to the involvement of multiple proteins and one activating other and then that activating next one so on and so forth.

A5) In the early phases of an infection, the complement cascade can be activated on the surface of a pathogen through any one, or more, of the three pathways.

A6)alternative pathway can be activated by C3 hydrolysis, foreign material, pathogens, or damaged cells.

A7) C3b is the correct option.