The complement can bind to the surface of the pathogens and mark them for recognition and ingestion by phagocytic cells. This function of complement is called:

How does interferon work against viral infections?

The complement system is primarily part of which type of immunity?

In the context of opsonization, how does the binding of C3b to a microbe facilitate phagocytosis?

Which complement protein serves as the initial trigger for the assembly of the membrane attack complex (MAC)?

What is the primary function of the complement system in the immune response?

Evaluate the effectiveness of MAC in lysing gram-positive bacteria.

Which part of the antibody is responsible for binding to specific antigens?

Which process contributes to the diversity of antibodies generated by the immune system?