ANTIGENS
ANTIGENS AND IMMUNOGENICITY
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Question
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Which of these could be an antigen in a human cell?
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Flagella attached to the cell membrane
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Secreted toxins
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A cell wall that surrounds the cell
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Glycoproteins on the plasma membrane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most plasma membranes consist of approximately 50% lipid and 50% protein by weight, with the carbohydrate portions of glycolipids and glycoproteins constituting 5 to 10% of the membrane mass.
Detailed explanation-2: -The glycoprotein (G) has receptor binding activity, and is the only antigen that elicits VNAs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glycoproteins are always found on the outside of the plasma membrane, with the sugar facing out. This is an image of the plasma membrane with glycoproteins labeled.
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