The alternative pathway of complement cascade activation begins with ________ binding to the surface of a microbe.
A) C1
B) factor B
C) C3b
D) C5a
E) C5b

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The alternative pathway of complement cascade activation begins with C3b binding to the surface of a microbe. This pathway is unique because it can be initiated directly on microbial surfaces without the need for antibodies.

The Alternative Pathway of Complement Cascade Activation Begins with ________