Which of the following statements regarding antibody function is FALSE?
A) They can prevent virus attachment to host cells.
B) They can facilitate phagocyte attack on bacteria with a capsule (glycocalyx).
C) They can penetrate host cells to bind intracellular antigens.
D) They can facilitate cytotoxic attack by natural killer lymphocytes.
E) They can bind more than one pathogen at a time, forming complexes.

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Antibodies cannot penetrate host cells to bind intracellular antigens. They can only bind to antigens on the surface of cells or in extracellular environments.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Antibody Function Is FALSE