Question

multiple choice question complement can be considered party of adaptive immunity when activated via the ____ pathway; while complement can be considered part of innate immunity when it is activated via the ____ pathway. alternative, classical classical, alternative

Explanation:

The alternative pathway of complement activation is part of innate immunity as it can be activated without the need for antibody - antigen complexes. The classical pathway is activated by antigen - antibody complexes and is considered part of adaptive immunity.

Answer:

A. alternative, classical