Which of the following is incorrect about complement?

A. It involves an alternate pathway.
B. It involves a classical pathway.
C. It is composed of at least 20 blood proteins.
D. It only appears in the blood during a response to a pathogen.
E. It acts in a cascade reaction.


Answer: D

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