Which Statement Best Describes Antigenic Variation of a Parasite

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes antigenic variation of a parasite?

• A) Parasites can change their antigens or create novel antigens.
• B) Parasites do not have any surface antigens.
• C) Parasites are ingested by macrophages, and antigens are denatured.
• D) Parasites have similar host antigens.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to investigate its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it's the component predicted to alter due to changes in the independent variable.

Marginal Means

The mean values that appear in the margins of a contingency table, reflecting the average across different levels of a variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable being tested and measured in an experiment, often considered as the outcome or effect that is influenced by another variable.