The Fc region of an antibody is primarily involved in:
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Correct answer: Complement activation and effector cell interaction
The Fc region interacts with Fc receptors on immune cells (macrophages, NK cells) and with complement protein C1q. It mediates effector functions such as opsonization, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), and complement activation.
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