The Antigen-Binding Site of an Antibody Accommodates a Small Portion

Question

The antigen-binding site of an antibody accommodates a small portion of the antigen called a(n)
A) lipopolysaccharide.
B) epitope.
C) peptide motif.
D) pathogen associated molecular pattern (PAMP).

Accepted Answer

The small portion of an antigen that is recognized and bound by an antibody is called an epitope. The other choices are not specific to the binding site of an antibody.