Complement proteins and antibodies coat a microorganism with C3b which enhances phagocytosis of the pathogen by neutrophils and macrophages. This phenomenon is termed ________.

Complement proteins and antibodies coat a microorganism with C3b which enhances phagocytosis of the pathogen by neutrophils and macrophages. This phenomenon is termed ________.


A) diapedesis

B) agglutination

C) opsonization

D) chemotaxis


Answer: C) opsonization


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