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A molecule that elicits an immune response is
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The correct option is B Antigen
An antigen is any substance that causes the immune system to produce antibodies against it. An antigen may be a foreign substance from the environment, such as chemicals, virus, bacteria or pollen.
An antibody is used by the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign objects, like bacteria.
Mutagen is a physical or chemical agent, that changes the genetic material of an organism and increases the frequency of mutation.
A carcinogen is a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissues.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
An antigen is any substance that causes the immune system to produce antibodies against it. An antigen may be a foreign substance from the environment, such as chemicals, virus, bacteria or pollen.
An antibody is used by the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign objects, like bacteria.
Mutagen is a physical or chemical agent, that changes the genetic material of an organism and increases the frequency of mutation.
A carcinogen is a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissues.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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