Which Statement Shows the Correct Relationship Between the Terms Antibody

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which statement shows the correct relationship between the terms antibody and antigen?

• A) "Antibody" is a shortened form of antitoxic (against poison) body; the body views most antigens as poison and thus produces an antibody in defense.
• B) An antibody is a substance produced by the body in response to an antigen.
• C) An antigen is a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies.
• D) All of these.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Microspores

Small spores produced by seed plants and some ferns during the process of meiosis, which develop into male gametophytes.

Megaspores

Large spores produced by some plants that develop into female gametophytes, part of the reproductive cycle.

Microphylls

Simple, small leaves with a single vein, found on some plant species including lycophytes.

Stem Branches

Extensions or subdivisions arising from the main body of a plant's stem, which support leaves, flowers, and fruits.