For each of the functions described in questions 5-9, select the complement system protein (A-F) that best matches it
A. C3b
B. iC3b
C. C3d
D. C5b
E. C5a
This complement fragment is a component of the membrane attack complex.
ANS: D. C5b is the larger fragment of C5 generated by C5 convertase. It is the initial component in the formation of the membrane attack complex, which includes C5, C6, C7, C8, and several C9s.
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