Which of the following BEST describes an epitope?

a. the antigen binding site of an antibody molecule
b. found only in IgG and IgM
c. part of an antigen that stimulates production of, and binds to, a specific antibody
d. too small to stimulate an immune response
e. a complement protein that initiates lysis of target cells


C

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