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 and stimulates phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages during the process called opsonization. Choice A and C are incorrect because lymphocytes and monocytes are not directly involved in phagocytosis, and mast cells and basophils are not specialized cells for phagocytosis. Choice B and D are incorrect because cytolysis involves the formation of the membrane attack complex, not phagocytosis.

Complement C3b Protein Coats Bacteria and Stimulates Phagocytosis by __________