Which of the Following Statements Describes How Antibody-Binding Brings About

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes how antibody-binding brings about the removal of antigens?

• A)Antibodies directly lyse cells expressing foreign antigen,thus removing the antigen.
• B)Antibodies tag antigens for destruction,either via phagocytes or via complement activation.
• C)Antibodies directly hydrolyze antigens,destroying them.
• D)Antibodies bind to antigens and hasten their removal through the kidneys.

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