Epitopes are specific sites on antigens that are recognized by the immune system. They can be linear (a continuous sequence of amino acids) or conformational (formed by the folding of a protein). These sites are recognized by B-cell receptors or T-cell receptors, leading to the activation of the immune response.

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Epitopes Are

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Epitopes are

A) molecules produced by mast cells.
B) produced by clonal selection.
C) specific sites on antigens that are recognized by the immune system.
D) responsible for immunological tolerance.
E) antibodies that were first discovered by Jenner.

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