Superantigens are

A. bacterial toxins that activate T cells at a 100 times greater rate than other antigens.
B. cell markers found in some member of a species but not in other members.
C. body tissues that the immune system mistakes as foreign.
D. antigens that evoke allergic reactions.


Answer: A

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