Multiple choice

Mr. Kapoor does not have C8 cells in his blood. Individuals lacking C8 or C9 are more prone to infection with the following type of bacteria?

  1. Neisseria

  2. Haemophilus influenzae

  3. Bacillus anthrax

  4. Vibrio cholerae

  5. Listeria monocytogenes

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The membrane attack complex containing C8 and C9 is important for destroying the Neisseria bacterium.