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When an antigen and its matching antibody meet in the body, the antibody binds to the antigen, marking it for destruction by the immune system. This process helps to neutralize the antigen and prevent further harm to the body.

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Basically to explain this, an antigen is any type of pathogen that causes disease, while an antibody is something that combats against the antigen.


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