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

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The alternative complement pathway 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