The lectin pathway for complement action is initiated by
A) mannose on host membranes.
B) gram- negative cell walls.
C) lectins of the microbe.
D) gram- positive cell walls.
E) mannose on the surface of microbes.

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The lectin pathway for complement action is initiated by the presence of mannose on the surface of microbes, which is recognized by specific lectins. This leads to the activation of the complement system and subsequent destruction of the microbe. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer. Choices A, B, C, and D are not correct as they do not initiate the lectin pathway.

The Lectin Pathway for Complement Action Is Initiated by