The term 'Opsonization' refers to:
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Correct answer: Coating a pathogen to enhance its phagocytosis
Neutrophils have receptors for the Fc region of IgG and for complement C3b. When these molecules coat a bacterium (opsonization), the neutrophil can recognize and ingest the pathogen much more efficiently.
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