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(A) The binding between an antigen and an antibody is highly specific and is mediated by non-covalent interactions.These interactions include electros

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Electrostatic interactions

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(A) The binding between an antigen and an antibody is highly specific and is mediated by non-covalent interactions.These interactions include electrostatic interactions,hydrogen bonds,hydrophobic interactions,and van der Waals forces.These forces allow the antigen to fit precisely into the paratope of the antibody without forming permanent covalent bonds,which makes the interaction reversible.

List-$I$ (Barrier)	List-$II$ (Example)
$A$. Physical barrier	$i$. Skin
$B$. Physiological barrier	$ii$. Interferons
$C$. Cellular barrier	$iii$. Mucus coating
$D$. Cytokine barrier	$iv$. Saliva in mouth

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