Which areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that the cells can respond?
A) Major histocompatibility complexes
B) Antigenic determinants
C) T-cell receptors
D) Epitopes
E) Both "Antigenic determinants" and "Epitopes" are correct.

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Antigenic determinants and epitopes refer to the same concept: the specific parts of an antigen that are recognized by lymphocytes. These are the precise areas on an antigen that antibodies or antigen receptors on lymphocytes bind to, initiating an immune response.

Which Areas of an Antigen Are Recognized by Lymphocytes So