Why is it important for screening cells to be from individuals who have a homozygous expression of antigens?
A) Homozygous expression is directly related to clinically significant antibodies.
B) Stronger reactions are seen with heterozygous cells than with homozygous cells.
C) Weakly reacting antibodies may not agglutinate heterozygous cells.
D) All of the above

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Homozygous expression ensures that the antigen is present in a higher density, which is important for detecting weakly reacting antibodies that might not agglutinate if the antigen is only present in a heterozygous state.

Why Is It Important for Screening Cells to Be from Individuals