The process by which the surface of a microorganism is covered with antibodies and complement, rendering it more likely to be phagocytized, is called
A) opsonization.
B) activation.
C) agglutination.
D) precipitation.
E) neutralization.

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The process described is known as opsonization, where antibodies and complement molecules coat the surface of a microorganism, making it more recognizable and attractive to phagocytic cells. Agglutination and precipitation both involve the clumping of particles but do not necessarily lead to phagocytosis. Neutralization involves blocking the activity of a microorganism or toxin but does not directly lead to phagocytosis. Activation is a general term and does not describe the specific process of the surface of a microorganism being covered with antibodies and complement.

The Process by Which the Surface of a Microorganism Is