Small Foreign Molecules That Are Too Small by Themselves to Elicit

question 37

Multiple Choice

Small foreign molecules that are too small by themselves to elicit an immune response are termed ________.

• A) variable regions
• B) epitopes
• C) haptens
• D) antigen binding sites

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Definitions:

Effervesces

Describes the process of fizzing or bubbling, often due to a chemical reaction releasing gas.

Dilute HCl

A solution of hydrochloric acid and water that is less concentrated than the acid's pure form, often used in chemical reactions and tests.

Silicate Mineral

Refers to minerals composed of silicate groups, which are compounds of silicon and oxygen, often forming the majority of the Earth's crust.

Wavy Lines

Irregular, zigzagging patterns often found in nature, art, or graphical representations, symbolizing movement or variability.