An Antigen-Antibody Interaction

Question

An antigen-antibody interaction
A) is called phagocytosis.
B) is called anaphylaxis.
C) causes agglutination.
D) is prevented by antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

An antigen-antibody interaction can cause agglutination, which is the clumping together of cells or particles. This is a common technique used in blood typing, where antibodies are used to identify the presence of certain blood types. Phagocytosis is the process of engulfing and digesting pathogens or other foreign substances, and is not specific to antigen-antibody interactions. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can occur in response to an antigen, but it is not the same as an antigen-antibody interaction. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and are not effective against viral infections or antigen-antibody interactions.