Which of the following is the key difference in the roles of the classical and alternative pathways of the complement system?
A) the effectiveness in killing Gram- negative bacteria
B) production of chemotactic factors
C) triggering inflammation
D) the range of microbe types that can be targeted
E) the formation of MACs

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The classical pathway is typically activated by antibodies bound to antigens, while the alternative pathway can be activated directly by pathogen surfaces, allowing it to target a broader range of microbes without the need for antibodies.

Which of the Following Is the Key Difference in the Roles