Which of the following characteristics of vaccines are required in order for them to be effective in immunization? (Select all that apply.)
A) They must contain the entire pathogen.
B) They must present antigenic surfaces recognized by immunoglobulin molecules.
C) They must stimulate lymphocyte activity.
D) They must stimulate the production of large quantities of plasma cells.
E) They must stimulate the production of memory cells.

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Vaccines need to present antigens to be recognized by the immune system (B), stimulate lymphocyte activity to mount an immune response (C), and produce memory cells for long-term immunity (E). They do not need to contain the entire pathogen (A) or specifically produce large quantities of plasma cells (D).

Which of the Following Characteristics of Vaccines Are Required in Order