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The antibodies combat with antigens by
  1. Neutralization
  2. Precipitation
  3. Agglutination
  4. All the above

A
All the above
B
Precipitation
C
Agglutination
D
Neutralization
Solution
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  • Antibodies are produced by specialized white blood cells called B lymphocytes (or B cells). These antibodies attach to the surface of the antigen/foreign agent and destroy it.
  • The antibodies combat with antigens by three major mechanisms. They are Precipitation, Agglutination, and Neutralization.
  • So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.

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