Where are complement proteins synthesized, and what do they do?

a. in the bone marrow, generate new platelets and T-cells
b. in the kidneys and plasma, destroy intracellular pathogens
c. in macrophages and the liver, destroy extracellular pathogens
d. in the spleen and duodenum, generate macrocytes


c. in macrophages and the liver, destroy extracellular pathogens

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_____ is a component of proteins, and _____ is a component of DNA.

A) sulfur, phosphorus B) phosphorus, sulfur C) phosphorus, amino acids D) amino acids, sulfur

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