Immunity And Antigens Flashcards by Elizara Unknown | Brainscape

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What are antigens?

A

Antigens are molecules that generate an immune response by lymphocyte cells when detected in the body
- usually proteins
- located on the surface of cells

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Describe antigen variability

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pathogen’s DNA mutates regularly
can result in new shapes of antigens being made
results in individuals no longer being immune to that pathogen

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