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The term "antigen" is derived from a combination of "antibody" and "generator." It was coined in the early 20th century to describe substances that can provoke an immune response by generating specific antibodies. Essentially, antigens are molecules or molecular structures that are recognized by the immune system, leading to the production of antibodies that target them.
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Name of a foreign body induces the formation of antibody?
antigen
What is the name for a substance which makes a person immune to a certain disease?
an antigen
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What is the molecule that can be recognized by the immune system?
Antigens.
What is antigen in German?
Abwehrstoff or Antigen
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In order for a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen the antigen must?
the antigen must bind to the receptor
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Which of the following is not an antigen that may be found on the surface of an erythrocyte a A antigen b B antigen c O antigen d Rh antigen?
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What is antigene and antibody?
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What is the protein made in a response to a specific antigen called?
An antigen is a protein made in response to a specific antigen.
