Practice mode Immunity

When antibodies bind several bacteria together into clumps, what is this process called?

Correct answer D. Agglutination

Explanation

Because each antibody has at least two binding sites, it can link antigens on different bacteria, forming clumps. Agglutinated cells are immobilised and easily engulfed by phagocytes.

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