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Parts of macromolecules that cause the specific immune response are called:A. antibodies B. prostaglandins C. plasma proteinsD. antigens

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When a foreing or toxic substance enters the body, it induces an immune response, especially the production of antibodies. So antibodies are a consequence of what is causing the specific immune response, therefore A is incorrect.

Prostaglandins are known for its hormone-like effects, like its action in uterin contractions. Therefore, B is also incorrect.

Plasma proteins are all of the proteins that are located in the plasmic membrane, therefore C is incorrect as well.

Antigen is the name given for a substance that enters the body and causes a specific immune response. Therefore, the correct answer is D. antigens.

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