When antibodies attack antigens, clumping of the affected cells generally occurs. This is best explained by
A)the shape of the antibody with at least two binding regions.
B)disulfide bridges between the antigens.
C)complement that makes the affected cells sticky.
D)bonds between class I and class II MHC molecules.
E)denaturation of the antibodies.

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Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins with at least two binding regions. When an antibody encounters an antigen, it binds to it at multiple sites, allowing for the formation of clumps or aggregates of affected cells.

When Antibodies Attack Antigens, Clumping of the Affected Cells Generally