Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 22 - The Lymphatic System and Immunity - Figure 22.12 - Page 817: 1

Answer

Epitopes are small immunogenic portions of larger antigens.

Work Step by Step

Haptens are small molecules that cannot evoke immune responses by themselves. They become immunogenic after attaching to larger antibody molecule.

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