The enhancement of phagocytosis due to deposition of antibody on the surface of a pathogen or antigen is called
A) complementation.
B) opsonization.
C) inflammation.
D) antibody class switching.

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The term "opsonization" refers to the process of enhancing phagocytosis by coating the surface of a pathogen or antigen with antibodies, which facilitates recognition and engulfment by immune cells such as macrophages and neutrophils. Complementation refers to the activation of the complement system, which can also contribute to the destruction of invading pathogens. Inflammation involves a complex response of the immune system to tissue injury or infection, including the release of cytokines, recruitment of immune cells, and systemic changes in blood flow and temperature. Antibody class switching refers to the process by which B cells switch from producing one class of antibody to producing another, such as from IgM to IgG.

The Enhancement of Phagocytosis Due to Deposition of Antibody on the Surface