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What is antibody and antigen?

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Antigens are molecules proficient in motivating an immune response. Each antigen has different surface features, or epitopes, causing in specific responses. Antibodies (immunoglobins) are Y-shaped proteins produced by B cells of the immune system in reply to contact with antigens.

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