Activation of the complement cascade __________.
A) reduces swelling in affected tissues
B) prevents cleavage of complement proteins such as C3 and C5
C) can cause the infecting microbe to be killed by lysis
D) can reduce inflammation
E) typically reduces the ability of phagocytes to engulf microbes
Answer: C) can cause the infecting microbe to be killed by lysis
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