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Within the immune system, specialized proteins that lock onto specific antigens are called ___________.

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within the immune system, specialized proteins that lock onto specific antigens are called ANTIBODIES
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When antigens (foreign substances that invade the body) are detected, several types of cells work together to recognize them and respond. These cells trigger the B lymphocytes to produce antibodies, which are specialized proteins that lock onto specific antigens
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