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What is the difference between antigen and antibody?

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Answer & Explanation:

An Antigen is an substance (usually foreign) that induces an immune response. This immune response is induced by lymphocytes

An Antibody is a protein produced by B-lymphocytes (a type of White blood cell) that binds to a specific ANTIGEN.

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