Opsonization, the process in which some pathogens are coated with antibodies and complement proteins, is representative of which antibody function?
A) activation of complement
B) agglutination
C) neutralization
D) enhancement of phagocytosis
E) stimulation of inflammation

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Opsonization enhances phagocytosis by marking pathogens for destruction by phagocytic cells such as macrophages and neutrophils.

Opsonization, the Process in Which Some Pathogens Are Coated with Antibodies