1.Which of the following statements about antibodies is incorrect? a.Antibodies are secreted by plasma cells. b.Antibodies target both bacteria and free viruses. c.Antibodies work against bacterial toxins by neutralizing them. d.Antibodies activate complement proteins through the classical pathway. e.Antibodies eliminate bacteria by perforating them directly.

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1.Which of the following statements about
antibodies is incorrect?
a.Antibodies are secreted by plasma cells.
b.Antibodies target both bacteria and free viruses.
C.Antibodies work against bacterial toxins by
neutralizing them.
d.Antibodies activate complement proteins through
the classical pathway.
e.Antibodies eliminate bacteria by perforating them
directly.
Transcribed Image Text:1.Which of the following statements about antibodies is incorrect? a.Antibodies are secreted by plasma cells. b.Antibodies target both bacteria and free viruses. C.Antibodies work against bacterial toxins by neutralizing them. d.Antibodies activate complement proteins through the classical pathway. e.Antibodies eliminate bacteria by perforating them directly.
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