Combine the roles of antibodies and phagocytes in the immune response against pathogens.

• A. Antibodies destroy pathogens directly without the need for phagocytes.
• B. Phagocytes tag pathogens, and antibodies engulf them.
• C. Antibodies tag pathogens for destruction, and phagocytes engulf and neutralize them.
• D. Phagocytes produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens.

Answer: (C)