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The Lymphatic System

Question 10 • Biology - SC3209 IC

Which is a difference between antibodies and antigens?

Answer
A
Antigens destroy or help destroy pathogens; antibodies trigger the production of antigens.
B
Antigens trigger the production of antibodies; antibodies destroy or help destroy pathogens.
C
Antigens are components of the lymphatic system; antibodies are components of the immune system.
D
Antigens are components of the immune system; antibodies are components of the lymphatic system.

Explanation

Antigens are substances the immune system recognizes as foreign, and they can trigger the production of antibodies. Antibodies bind to antigens and can neutralize pathogens or help other immune cells destroy them. Therefore, the correct choice is “Antigens trigger the production of antibodies; antibodies destroy or help destroy pathogens.”

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