Acquired Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Hapten
A
Small molecule unable to illicit an immune response on its own due to its small size.
2
Q
Carrier
A
A larger molecule (typically a protein) that is coupled to a hapten to render the hapten antigenic.
3
Q
Epitope
A
Antigenic determinant
The part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
4
Q
A single protein can have how many epitopes?
A
Multiple
