Page 2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
The ability of an immunogen to stimulate a host
response depends on
A
Macromolecular size
Chemical Composition
Molecular Complexity
2
Q
Immunogen MW
A
10,000 daltons
3
Q
Best immunogen biomolecule
A
Proteins, Carbs
Protein > Carbs
4
Q
Non-immunogenic materials
A
Nylon
Teflon
5
Q
Requires other biomolecules to be immunogenic
A
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
6
Q
Ability to be processed and presented with
MHC molecules
A
Molecular Complexity