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An epitope is an antigenic determinant, but is a hapten an epitope? Why or why not?
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On its own, a hapten is not immunogenic, meaning it cannot trigger an immune response. An epitope, on the other hand, is a specific region on the surface of an antigen that is recognized and bound by an antibody. Epitopes are the parts of antigens that are Show more…
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