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Antigen binds to this part of antibody

A

Paratope

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Epitope

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C

Fc fragment

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Fab fragment

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Solution

The correct option is A Paratope
Paratope is an antigen binding site. It is a small region in the variable part of the antibody which causes formation of antigen-antibody complex.
So, the correct answer is 'Paratope'

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