Multiple Choice
Opsonization of pathogens by both antibodies and complement proteins (C3b) leads to uptake and destruction of the pathogen by phagocytic cells that express both Fc receptors and complement receptors. Which of the following in Figure is the most efficient form of dual opsonization of the pathogen by antibody and C3b to maximize phagocytosis?
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