Which of the following statements concerning the alternative complement system is TRUE?
A) Its activation is independent of antibodies.
B) It is not useful in the early stages of fungal infection.
C) It plays a very significant role in the elimination of parasitic helminths.
D) It works best on Gram-positive bacteria.
E) It is more efficient than the classical pathway.

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The alternative complement system is activated without the need for antibodies, unlike the classical pathway, which requires antibody-antigen complexes for activation.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Alternative Complement System