I. Antibody/Antigen Interaction Flashcards
0
Q
In neutralization the antibody bonds to?
A
Antigen (epitope) on the virus
1
Q
Neutralization
A
Help virus enter the host
2
Q
Neutralization:
Antitoxin
A
Antitoxin bonds to the toxin, neutralizes it
3
Q
Precipitation
A
Antigen is in the solution (soluble)
Forms a precipitate (insoluble)
4
Q
Agglutination
And what does it make easier
A
Antibodies bond to bad things to form clumps
Phagocytosis
5
Q
Opsonization
A
Opsons bond to antigen
6
Q
Activate compliment
A
Proteins - 2nd line of defense
Anti microbial