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Precipitation reaction

Briefly explain regarding precipitation reaction.

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When a soluble antigen joins with corresponding antibody in the presence of electrolyte at a suitable temperature and pH, the antigen-antibody complex forms an insoluble precipitate. Antibodies that form precipitate ate called precipitants.   

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