What foreign antigen is composed of repeating polysaccharides. It binds to B cell receptors, causing them to convert to plasma cells and make antibodies.
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A foreign antigen composed of repeating polysaccharides that binds to B cell receptors, causing them to convert to plasma cells and make antibodies is known as a T-independent antigen. Show more…
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