To differentiate: Agglutination and precipitin reaction.
Introduction: The two types of primary immunological complex that are formed between the antigen and the antibody can be observed through agglutination and precipitin reactions. A group of homologous proteins is known as antibodies. The antibody and the antigen-binding are highly dependent on specificity.
Explanation of Solution
Agglutination reaction uses specific antibodies known as agglutinins. These agglutinins are formed in response to particulate antigens. These antigens combine with homologous antibody and form a three-dimensional mosaic complex. These reactions can be viewed with and without a microscope.
In precipitin formation, specific antibodies known as precipitins are involved. A visible precipitate is formed due to the combination of soluble antigen and precipitins.
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