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A-Level Biology OCR A

Opsonins Describe Role Phagocytosis Chemicals Bind Pathogens Tag

Front Describe the role of opsonins in phagocytosis.
Back Opsonins:
  • Chemicals that bind to pathogens and tag them so they can be more easily recognised by phagocytes
  • Antibodies act as opsonins

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