Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 48 - The Immune System in Animals - Review - Page 1027: 3

Answer

Antigens are organic molecules that can trigger immune responses when they bind to immune receptors. Epitopes refer to the regions on the antigen that bind to the immune receptors. An antigen can have multiple types of epitopes.

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Antigens are organic molecules that can trigger immune responses when they bind to immune receptors. Epitopes refer to the regions on the antigen that bind to the immune receptors. An antigen can have multiple types of epitopes.
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