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Which of the following best defines "antigen"?

a
A chemical substance capable of stimulating an immune response

b
The outer protein coat of a virus

c
Proteins produce by the B-lymphocytes and natural killer cells

d
None of these answers are correct

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

An antigen is any substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against it.

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