Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-macromolecule that induces the immune system to produce antibodies
A)Phagocytosis
B)Specific immunity
C)Macrophage
D)Antibody
E)B cell
F)Nonspecific immunity
G)Antigen
H)T cell
I)Interferon

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An antigen is a macromolecule that induces the immune system to produce antibodies.

Answer: D
 Antibodies are molecules produced by B cells in response to an antigen.

Answer: E
 B cells are a type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies in response to an antigen.

Answer: H
 T cells are a type of lymphocyte that help to coordinate the immune response and directly attack infected cells.

Answer: F
 Nonspecific immunity refers to the body's general defense mechanisms against pathogens, such as skin and mucous membranes.

Answer: C
 Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that engulf and destroy pathogens through phagocytosis.

Answer: A
 Phagocytosis is the process by which cells engulf and destroy pathogens or other foreign particles.

Answer: B
 Specific immunity refers to the immune response directed towards a specific pathogen, typically involving the production of antibodies or T cells.

Answer: I 
 Interferons are proteins produced by cells in response to viral infections that help to prevent the infection from spreading to other cells.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition