Antigen combining site of the antibody is____________________?
Correct answer: B. Paratope
- A. Idiotope
- B. Paratope
- C. Epitope
- D. Hapten
Explanation
The paratope is the antigen-binding site on an antibody, formed mainly by its variable regions. The epitope is the corresponding antigenic site, while an idiotope is an antigenic determinant within an antibody’s variable region.
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