Injection of a single antigen usually results in production of
A) antibody to a single epitope.
B) an antibody that recognizes several epitopes.
C) additional antigen.
D) epitopes against that particular antigen.
E) a number of antibodies each recognizing a different epitope.

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An antigen typically has multiple epitopes, each capable of being recognized by different antibodies. Therefore, injection of a single antigen usually results in the production of multiple antibodies, each specific to a different epitope on the antigen.

Injection of a Single Antigen Usually Results in Production of