Which of the following statements about epitopes are correct?
I.B cell receptors bind to epitopes.
II.T cell receptors bind to epitopes.
III.There can be 10 or more different epitopes on each antigen.
IV.There is a one-to-one correspondence between antigen and epitope.
A) only I and III
B) only II and IV
C) only I, II, and III
D) only II, III, and IV

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B cell receptors and T cell receptors both bind to epitopes. An antigen can have multiple epitopes, so there can be 10 or more different epitopes on each antigen. There is not a one-to-one correspondence between antigen and epitope.

Which of the Following Statements About Epitopes Are Correct