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प्रश्न
Differentiate between antigen and antibody.
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Antigen | Antibody |
|
i. |
Any foreign material which brings about an immune response in the body is called an antigen | Glycoproteins formed in the body to fight against antigen is called an antibody. |
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ii. |
It triggers the formation of antibodies. | It is produced against antigens. |
| iii. | It may be a free molecule or component of the microbial cell surface. | It is extruded from the surface of plasma cells. |
| iv. |
The structure of the antigen is variable. |
The antibody is Y-shaped. |
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