A small molecule called a(n) __________ that on its own cannot stimulate an immune response, might become detectable to the immune cells once it combines with a larger molecule.
A) hapten
B) antigen
C) immunoglobulin
D) cytokine

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Haptens are small molecules that, when combined with larger molecules, can elicit an immune response by becoming detectable to the immune system. They cannot stimulate an immune response on their own.

A Small Molecule Called A(n) __________ That on Its Own