Neutralization by antibodies refers to a process through which

a. antibodies buffer the pH of plasma in a way that is inhospitable to invading bacteria.
b. antibodies crosslink antigens into chains or clumps, preventing them from exerting their pathogenic effects.
c. antibodies combine with bacterial toxins, preventing them from harming susceptible cells.
d. none of these.


C

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