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Which of the following is true about haptens?
Which of the following is true about haptens?
- Haptens can stimulate a primary adaptive response by themselves.
- Haptens are always recognized by the body as being foreign or non-self.
- Haptens can become immunogenic when bound to a carrier protein. (correct)
- Haptens are primarily composed of high molecular weight proteins.
What type of antigens are viral and bacterial proteins that cross-link T cell receptors to the major histocompatibility complex class II?
What type of antigens are viral and bacterial proteins that cross-link T cell receptors to the major histocompatibility complex class II?
- Haptens
- Immunogens
- Superantigens (correct)
- Polysaccharides
What characterizes the most potent immunogens according to the text?
What characterizes the most potent immunogens according to the text?
- Nucleic acids
- High molecular weight proteins (correct)
- Low molecular weight proteins
- Lipids
Which of the following is not an antigenic substance according to the text?
Which of the following is not an antigenic substance according to the text?
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What is the main requirement for a substance to be immunogenic according to the text?
What is the main requirement for a substance to be immunogenic according to the text?
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