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Which of the following is true about haptens?
Which of the following is true about haptens?
- Haptens are recognized by the body as being self.
- Haptens can stimulate a primary adaptive response when bound to a carrier protein. (correct)
- Haptens are large immunogenic proteins.
- Haptens are only nucleic acids.
What type of molecule is most likely to be an immunogen?
What type of molecule is most likely to be an immunogen?
- Lipid
- Protein with high molecular weight (correct)
- Nucleic acid
- Small molecule
What is the role of superantigens in T-cell activation?
What is the role of superantigens in T-cell activation?
- Cross-link T cell receptor to the major histocompatibility complex class II (correct)
- Inhibit T cell activation
- Induce antigen-specific recognition of peptides
- Activate B cells
Which of the following is an example of an antigenic molecule?
Which of the following is an example of an antigenic molecule?
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What is the function of a conjugate vaccine?
What is the function of a conjugate vaccine?
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Which of the following is true about haptens?
Which of the following is true about haptens?
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What type of molecule is most likely to be an immunogen?
What type of molecule is most likely to be an immunogen?
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What is the role of superantigens in T-cell activation?
What is the role of superantigens in T-cell activation?
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Which of the following is an example of an antigenic molecule?
Which of the following is an example of an antigenic molecule?
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What strategy is used when designing a conjugate vaccine?
What strategy is used when designing a conjugate vaccine?
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