Which of the Following Best Describes What an Antigen Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what an antigen is?

• A) a protein in the immune system that is used to identify potential pathogens
• B) a molecule, such as a polypeptide or carbohydrate, that initiates a response from the immune system
• C) a molecule that is used during an immune response to enhance the binding of antibodies to damaged cells
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

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Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale

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