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The specific group of atoms (on an antigen molecule) that is recognized by (that antigen&#8217;s) antibodies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Characteristic shapes of antigens found on an organism.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Any component of an antigen that functions as an antigenic determinant by permitting the attachment of certain antibodies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A fragment of a protein or any other molecule that serves as the precise focal point for an immune response.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A molecule or portion of a molecule capable of binding to the combining site of an antibody. For every given antigenic determinant, the body can construct a variety of antibody-combining sites, some of which fit almost perfectly, and others which barely fit. Also called antigenic determinant. 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