3. Define the term “Opsonins”.
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An opsonin (from the Greek opsōneîn, to prepare for eating) is any molecule that enhances phagocytosis by marking an antigen for an immune response or marking dead cells for recycling (i.e., causes the phagocyte to "relish" the marked cell).
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opsonin
/ˈɒpsənɪn/
noun
BIOCHEMISTRY
an antibody or other substance which binds to foreign microorganisms or cells making them more susceptible to phagocytosis.
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