The definition of antigen is

A) the portion of the antibody that binds to the microorganism.
B) the exact portion of a microorganism or chemical that the immune system reacts against.
C) an infectious, pathogenic microorganism.
D) the portion of the white blood cell responsible for recognizing something as "non-self."


B

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