Are certain molecules that lymphocytes recognize as foreign and that elicit an immune response

Interleukins

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Antigens

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Antibodies

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Immunoglobulins

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Solution

The correct option is B Antigens
Lymphocytes recognize a specific foreign substance. The term antigen is used for a substance which can elicit an adaptive immune response. Most antigens are large, complex molecules that are not present in the body.
So, the correct option is 'Antigens'.

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