IgA proteases produced by Streptococcus pneumoniae mediate all of the following effects except _____

a. separation of Fab and Fc regions
b. interference with Fc?R-mediated endocytosis
c. enhanced adherence of Fab-coated bacteria to mucosal epithelium
d. preferential cleavage of IgA2 over IgA1.


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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