Antigens that elicit an allergic response are called immunogens

ANTIGENS AND IMMUNOGENICITY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypersensitivity reactions (HR) are immune responses that are exaggerated or inappropriate against an antigen or allergen.

Detailed explanation-2: -An immunogen is any substance that generates B-cell (humoral/antibody) and/or T-cell (cellular) adaptive immune responses upon exposure to a host organism. Immunogens that generate antibodies are called antigens ("antibody-generating").

Detailed explanation-3: -An antigen that induces an immune response-i.e., stimulates the lymphocytes to produce antibody or to attack the antigen directly-is called an immunogen.

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