Complement C3b protein coats bacteria and stimulates phagocytosis by __________ during a process called __________.
A)lymphocytes and monocytes; opsonization
B)neutrophils and macrophages; cytolysis
C)mast cells and basophils; opsonization
D)mast cells and basophils; cytolysis
E)neutrophils and macrophages; opsonization

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Complement C3b protein coats bacteria during a process called opsonization which stimulates phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages. Choice A and C are incorrect as lymphocytes and monocytes do not directly phagocytose bacteria, and mast cells and basophils are not involved in phagocytosis. Choice B is incorrect as cytolysis refers to cell destruction, not phagocytosis.

Complement C3b Protein Coats Bacteria and Stimulates Phagocytosis by __________