A reaction between an antibody and soluble antigen,forming larger,interlocking molecular lattices,is called a(n)
A)agglutination reaction.
B)complement fixation.
C)immunofluorescence.
D)neutralization reaction.
E)precipitation reaction.

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The formation of larger, interlocking molecular lattices between an antibody and soluble antigen is characteristic of a precipitation reaction. This reaction occurs when the antigen and antibody combine in the presence of electrolytes to form an insoluble lattice-like structure that settles out of solution. Agglutination involves visible clumping of cells or particles, while complement fixation and neutralization reactions involve other mechanisms of antigen-antibody interaction. Immunofluorescence involves the labeling of specific molecules with fluorescent tags for visualization.

A Reaction Between an Antibody and Soluble Antigen,forming Larger,interlocking Molecular