The term epitope refers to________________?
Correct answer: D. Smallest antigenic determinant
- A. complete antigen molecule
- B. Hapten
- C. Immunogen
- D. Smallest antigenic determinant
Explanation
An epitope is the smallest specific part of an antigen recognised by an antibody or immune receptor. A complete antigen may contain several epitopes, whereas a hapten is a small molecule that becomes immunogenic only when attached to a carrier.
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