Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with
A)phagocytosis of the antigen.
B)the lymphocyte's ability to produce antibody.
C)antigen recognition.
D)the ability of the lymphocyte to present the antigen.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with their ability to recognize antigens, which is critical for their function in the adaptive immune response. This would not affect phagocytosis, antibody production, or antigen presentation, which are functions of other immune cells. Therefore, the best choice is C) antigen recognition.

Blocking the Antigen Receptors on the Surface of Lymphocytes Would