Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 24, Problem 3RQ
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The reason for considering proteins as better immunogens with respect to
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The potential of any antigen of generating cellular or humoral immunity instead of immunological tolerance is termed as immunogenicity. The antigens that lead to the generation of immunogenicity are referred to as immunogens. The potent antigen that leads to the generation of immune response is also termed as immunogens.
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Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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