Question

Which of the following act as an antigen, but do not induce antibody production?

• A. Haustra
• B. Histones
• C. Haptens
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Haptens

• Haptens are smaller molecules which are antigens. They are much smaller and have a low molecular weight.
• They are antigens which are non-immunogenic which means they are not recognised by the immune cells and cannot elicit an immune response on their own.
• The are combined with larger proteins to activate the immune system to produce an immune response.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.