I keep getting “Antibodies” questions wrong in Human Health & Disease. What's the trap?
thinking antibodies and antigens are the same thing.
The usual trap: thinking antibodies and antigens are the same thing. How to avoid it: antigen triggers; antibody attacks. Go back to the definition — protein molecules made by B-lymphocytes that bind and neutralise specific antigens.
Key point
Antibodies
Common mistake
thinking antibodies and antigens are the same thing.
Memory tip
antigen triggers; antibody attacks.
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