Haptens Are Characterized as Being

question 45

Multiple Choice

Haptens are characterized as being

• A)able to react directly with an antibody.
• B)a large molecule.
• C)antigenic when coupled to a carrier molecule.
• D)a member of the lipid class of biochemicals.

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Definitions:

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes without the need for energy input, utilizing concentration gradients.

Filtration

The process of removing solids from liquids or gases using a filter media.

Physiological Processes

The functions and activities within living organisms that contribute to life, including such processes as metabolism, homeostasis, growth, and reproduction.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes without the need for energy, utilizing gradients of concentration, pressure, or electrical charge.