Select the correct statement about antigens. A. One antigen may have many different antigenic determinants and may therefore cause the formation of more than one antibody. B. Only small antigens exhibit reactivity. C. "Self-antigens" is another name for incomplete antigens. D. The largest type of antigen is called a hapten

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Select the correct statement about antigens. A. One antigen may have many different antigenic determinants and may therefore cause the formation of more than one antibody. B. Only small antigens exhibit reactivity. C. "Self-antigens" is another name for incomplete antigens. D. The largest type of antigen is called a hapten

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Jovani Rasmussen · Answer 1

A. One antigen may have many different antigenic determinants and may therefore cause the formation of more than one antibody.

Explanation:

An antigen refers to a substance that triggers the immune system to produce antibody against it. Antigen can come in different forms, namely;

Bacteria Viruses Pollen grains

In addition, antigens can also be produce in the body thereby stimulating antibody production likewise.