A Protein Molecule Produced in a Host in Response to an Antigen

question 18

Multiple Choice

A protein molecule produced in a host in response to an antigen and is capable of binding specifically to that antigen is called:

• A) perforin
• B) antigen
• C) antibody
• D) cytokine

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Definitions:

Pubertal Development

The period of life during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction, including physical and hormonal changes.

Prenatal Development

Prenatal development refers to the process of growth and development within the womb, from the formation of an embryo to the development of a full-term fetus.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate the development and function of reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male physical characteristics but is also present in females in smaller amounts.