Antigens and Haptens Quiz
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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?

  • Haptens
  • Immunogens
  • Superantigens (correct)
  • Polysaccharides
  • 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?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for a substance to be immunogenic according to the text?

    <p>Being recognized by the body as foreign or non-self</p> Signup and view all the answers

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