An antibody binds to an antigen at a specific area called the
A)constant segment.
B)light chain.
C)antigen binding site.
D)hapten.
E)antigen-antibody complex.

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The antigen binding site on an antibody is the specific region where the antibody binds to an antigen with high affinity and specificity. It is formed by the variable regions of the antibody's heavy and light chains, which together create a three-dimensional shape that matches the shape of the antigen. The other choices are not specific regions on the antibody where antigen binding occurs.

An Antibody Binds to an Antigen at a Specific Area