Which of the following components of the immune system destroys bacteria in a way similar to an antitank weapon destroying armored military tanks by punching holes in the wall of the bacteria?
A) major histocompatibility complex proteins
B) plasma cells
C) macrophages
D) complement protein

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Complement proteins can form a membrane attack complex (MAC) which creates pores in the walls of bacterial cells, leading to their destruction. This is similar to an antitank weapon punching holes in the walls of armored military tanks.

Which of the Following Components of the Immune System Destroys