Question
Define Antigen and Antibody. Name any two diagnostic kits based upon them.
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Answer
Antigen: A foreign substance which elicits an immune response from the body is called an antigen.
Antibody: A protein which is synthesized in response to an antigen in the body is called antibody.
Two diagnostic kits; based on antigen and antibody are as follows:
Antibody: A protein which is synthesized in response to an antigen in the body is called antibody.
Two diagnostic kits; based on antigen and antibody are as follows:
- ELISA kit.
- Pregnancy test kit.
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