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Examine stained images distinguishing phagocytes from bacteria during phagocytosis

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Examine stained images distinguishing phagocytes from bacteria during phagocytosis

Examine stained images distinguishing phagocytes from bacteria during phagocytosis

Learn about staining of bacteria (greenish yellow) and phagocytes (reddish pink)...

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antigen, antibody, and lymphocyte

antigen, antibody, and lymphocyte

Phagocytic cells destroy viral and bacterial antigens by eating them, while B cells...

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