Antigen

Question: The antibiotic penicillin is a small molecule that does not induce antibody formation. However, penicillin binds to serum proteins and forms a complex that in some people induces antibody formation resulting in an allergic reaction. Penicillin is therefore
[A].

an antigen

[B].

a hapten

[C].

an immunogen

[D].

both an antigen and a hapten

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Question: The ability of an antigen to induce an immune response does not depend on the antigen’s
[A].

ability to enter the thyroid

[B].

degree of aggregation

[C].

dose

[D].

size

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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