Antigen Antibody Definition: What is it? a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies. A protein produced in response to an antigen that is capable of binding specifically to that antigen. Structural Features? Functional Features? Genetic Features? Natural Distribution? Possible interaction with human?
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Definition: - Antigen: A **toxin or other foreign substance** which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies. - Antibody: A **protein produced in response to an antigen** that is capable of binding specifically to that Show more…
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