A molecule that can elicit an adaptive immune response is called a(n)
A) complement.
B) interferon.
C) antibody.
D) antigen.

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Antigens are molecules that can be recognized by the immune system and elicit an adaptive immune response, leading to the production of specific antibodies or immune cells targeting the antigen. Complement and interferon are molecules involved in the immune response, but they are not antigens themselves. Antibodies are produced in response to antigens, but they are not antigens themselves.

A Molecule That Can Elicit an Adaptive Immune Response Is