This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General pathology, Subject name: Pathology
C in CRP stands for- 
Select and explain. 
A. Concanavalin A, B. Chondrotin sulfate in series with ARP, BRP, C. Capsular polysaccharide of pneumococcus, D. Cellular
C: Capsular polysaccharide of pneumococcus
Answer: C: Capsular polysaccharide of pneumococcus 
Explanation: CRP is an acute phase reactant synthesized primarily by the liver. C in CRP stands for Capsular polysaccharide of pneumococcus pneumococcus is a causative agent of pneumonia, meningitis and otitis media in sera of patients with acute inflammation, a beta-globin appears that precipitates with pneumococcal C-antigen ref apurba sankar sastry microbiology page 232