What prevents host cells from being lysed by the complement system?

a. Host cells are continually replaced.
b. Host cells hydrolyze complement proteins.
c. Host cells express endogenous proteins.
d. Complement proteins only bind to cellulose.


c. Host cells express endogenous proteins.

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