Do ribosomes contain antigens for identification?

Answer 1

Ribosomes themselves do not contain antigens for identification in the way that cells or pathogens do. Antigens are typically proteins or molecules that provoke an immune response, while ribosomes are cellular structures primarily responsible for protein synthesis. However, ribosomal proteins can be involved in immune responses, and some ribosomal components may elicit antibodies in certain contexts, but this is not their primary function.