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What do antibodies do?

attach to cells with the corresponding antigen
produce immature cells that become B cells
engulf and destroy pathogens
produce antigens

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Attach to cells with the corresponding antigens

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The answer is attach to cells with corresponding antigens.

Antibodies function in three distinct ways: they bind directly to antigens, effectively coating the surface of the invader, in order to prevent pathogens from entering or damaging the healthy cells; they can stimulate other parts of the immune system (e.g. complement proteins) to destroy pathogens; and antibodies can mark pathogens through opsonization so that pathogens can be identified and neutralized by other immune cells.
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