Multiple choice

The membrane attack complex is composed of a complex of four complement proteins (C5b, C6, C7 and C8) that bind to the outer surface of the plasma membrane. Individuals lacking C8 or C9 are more prone to get infected from

  1. Haemophilus influenzae

  2. Bacillus anthrax

  3. Vibrio cholerae

  4. Neisseria

  5. Listeria monocytogenes

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D Correct answer
Explanation

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