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The interaction between somatic antigens and specific antibodies is

  • A.slow and fine granular sediment forms in 18-20 hrs. agglutinate do not break upon shaking
  • B.rapid and fine granular sediment forms in 5-10 hrs. agglutinate do not break upon shaking
  • C.rapid and large flocculi form in 2-4 hrs. agglutinate readily break upon shaking
  • D.slow and large flocculi form in 3-4 days agglutinate readily break upon shaking

Answer: A

Correct answer: slow and fine granular sediment forms in 18-20 hrs. agglutinate do not break upon shaking

Somatic (O) antigens are lipopolysaccharide, lying on the cell surface itself, so the cells are drawn tightly together: agglutination is slow, the deposit is fine and granular, and it does not redisperse when shaken. Flagellar (H) agglutination is the opposite - rapid, loose and flocculent, and easily broken up.

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