Which of the following is the best definition of antigen?
A) a chemical that combines with antibodies
B) a pathogen
C) a protein that combines with antibodies
D) a chemical that elicits an antibody response and can combine with these antibodies
E) something foreign in the body

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An antigen is any substance that elicits an immune response, specifically the production of antibodies, and can bind with these antibodies.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Antigen