Which of the following is a characteristic of cross-reacting antigens? NEET Biology MCQ
Last updated: July 30, 2026
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cross-reacting antigens?
Ainduce activation of polyclonal T cells
Binduce specific antibodies that can bind to common epitopes in other antigens
Cexist only between different individuals
Dare not immunogenic alone
Correct answer: B. induce specific antibodies that can bind to common epitopes in other antigens
Cross-reacting antigens induce the production of specific antibodies that can recognize and bind to common epitopes present on other unrelated antigens.
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