Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Molecules That

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the molecules that elicit an immune response?

• A) Antigens are small molecules that must be bound to an immunogen to elicit an immune response.
• B) Small segments of an antigen that elicit an immune response are called epitopes.
• C) Haptens are proteins that elicit the synthesis of antibodies and are also known as antigens.
• D) Immunogens are small segments of antigens that are recognized by the immune system.

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