Question

Which of the following is the part of antigen?

• A. Paratope
• B. Epitope
• C. Active site
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Epitope

• An epitope, also known as an antigenic determinant.
• It is the part of an antigen that is recognized by the immune system, specifically by antibodies, B cells, or T cells.
• For example, the epitope is the specific piece of the antigen to which an antibody binds.
• The part of an antibody that binds to the epitope is called a paratope. Hence, Epitope is part of antigen.

So, the correct answer is 'Epitope'.