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Which of the following is true regarding lattice formation?
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The correct answer is  Marrack proposed the lattice hypothesis to explain the mechanism of precipitation. Precipitation results when a large lattice is formed consisting of alternating antigen and antibody molecules. This is possible only in the zone of equivalence. The lattice hypothesis holds good for agglutination also.Ref: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p105