Which of the Following Statements Regarding Antigens and Antibodies Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding antigens and antibodies is false?

• A)An antibody usually recognizes and binds to an antigenic determinant.
• B)Each antibody has only one antigen- binding site.
• C)A single antigen may stimulate the immune system to make several distinct antibodies to it.
• D)Most antigens are proteins or large polysaccharides on the surfaces of viruses or foreign cells.

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