What is opsonization?
A) Opsonization is the clumping of pathogens to increase the efficiency of phagocytosis.
B) Opsonization leads to neutralization of toxins produced by pathogens.
C) Opsonization, which is the coating of bacteria with antibodies, allows for more effective phagocytosis of bacteria.
D) Opsonization is the coating of helminthes with antibodies, which signal the eosinophils to produce lytic enzymes.
Ans: C) Opsonization, which is the coating of bacteria with antibodies, allows for more effective phagocytosis of bacteria.
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