Which of the following is an effect of opsonization?
A)increased adherence of phagocytes to microorganisms
B)increased margination of phagocytes
C)increased diapedesis of phagocytes
D)inflammation
E)cytolysis

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Opsonization is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are marked for destruction by immune cells such as phagocytes. Opsonins (such as antibodies or complement proteins) bind to the surface of the microorganisms, making them more attractive to phagocytes. This increased attraction results in increased adherence of phagocytes to the microorganisms, which is the effect described in choice A.

Which of the Following Is an Effect of Opsonization