If an antibody is missing its Fc fragment, what would happen if this antibody encounters its target antigen in the bloodstream? Select all correct choices

A. The antibody would be able to bind the
antigen at a specific epitope.
B. The antibody would be able to bind the
antigen, but not at an epitope site.
C. The antibody would not be able to bind to
the antigen.
D. The antibody would be able to activate
components of the complement system.
E. The antibody would not be able to activate
components of the complement system.


A,E

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