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Antibody Functions
Antibody affinity, avidity, and cross reactivity
(a) Affinity refers to the strength of single interactions between antigen and antibody, while avidity refers to the strength of all interactions combined. (b) An antibody may cross-react with different epitopes.
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"OpenStax College, Antibodies. October 17, 2013."
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