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What is the difference between antigen and antibodies? |
| Answer» \tS.N.AntigenAntibody1Generally proteins but can be lipids, carbohydrates or nucleic acids.Antibodies are proteins.2Triggers the formation of antibodies.Variable sites has the antigen binding domain.3There are three basic kinds of antigens. (Exogenous,\xa0Endogenous and Autoantigens)There are five basic kinds of antibodies. (Immunoglobulins M, G, E, D and A)4The region of the antigen that interacts with the antibodies is called epitopes.The variable region of the antibody that specially binds to an epitope is called paratope.5Cause disease or allergic reactions.Protects the body by immobilization or lysis of antigenic material.\t | |