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What is agglutination?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Agglutination**: Agglutination is a specific type of reaction that occurs between antigens and antibodies. 2. **Components Involved**: - **Antigens**: These are substances that can provoke an immune response and are typically found on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). - **Antibodies**: These are protein molecules produced by B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) and are present in the plasma of the blood. ...
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