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Harkomal Singh
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Which statement best describes the relationship between an antibody and an antigen?

A) An antibody is specifically produced in response to an antigen.
B) An antibody is produced by T cells and an antigen is a foreign protein.
C) An antigen is presented by antigen presenting cells to plasma cells, which produce antibodies.
D) An antigen is a disease-causing organism, and antibodies are produced by B cells.
E) An antibody generally induces antigen formation.

Antibody

A specific protein (immunoglobulin) that recognizes and binds to specific antigens; produced by plasma cells.

Antigen

Any molecule, usually a protein or large carbohydrate, that is specifically recognized as foreign by cells of the immune system.

  • Identify the relationship between antibodies and antigens, including how antibodies are produced in response to antigens.
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