AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2015

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    Which of the following best explains the difference between an epitope and an antigen?

    A)  An epitope is any foreign substance, an antigen is a foreign protein

    B)  An epitope is the part of an antigen where an antibody or lymphocyte receptor binds

    C)  An antigen is the part of an epitope where on antibody or lymphocyte receptor binds

    D)  Antigens are recognised by B-cells and antibodies; epitopes are recognised by T-cells

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    An epitope, also known as antigenic determinant, is the part of an antigen that is recognised by the immune system, specifically by antibodies, B-cells or T-cells.


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