Which of the statements below does not describe antigens?
A) Antigens only come from microbes.
B) The parts of antigen molecules that initiate immune responses are called epitopes or antigenic determinants.
C) Antigens can include proteins, nucleic acids, lipoproteins, glycoproteins, and certain large polysaccharides.
D) Antigens exhibit immunogenicity and reactivity.

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Antigens can come from microbes, but they can also come from non-microbial sources such as proteins in our own cells, transplanted tissues or organs, and environmental substances. Therefore, statement A is not accurate.

Which of the Statements Below Does Not Describe Antigens