Which process involves a more rapid synthesis and greatly increased titer of antibody when the immune system is subsequently exposed to the same antigen?

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The process that involves a more rapid synthesis and greatly increased titer of antibody when the immune system is subsequently exposed to the same antigen is the memory response. This is due to the presence of memory B cells that were generated during the initial exposure to the antigen and can produce a higher quantity of specific antibodies upon re-exposure. The other options (neutralization, opsonization, complement fixation, and agglutination) are mechanisms of antibody action, but they do not specifically involve a more rapid synthesis or increased titer of antibody upon re-exposure.

Which Process Involves a More Rapid Synthesis and Greatly Increased