[Campbell Biology P.1008] Based on Figure 43.10b and its description, which statement accurat... | Practice Question
Based on Figure 43.10b and its description, which statement accurately describes antibody specificity?
A: All antibodies produced by a B cell recognize the same epitope on an antigen.
B: Different antibodies can recognize distinct epitopes on the same antigen.
C: Antibodies can only recognize antigens that are part of a pathogen's surface.
D: Each antibody can bind to multiple types of antigens with varying specificity.
Explanation
Figure 43.10b is titled 'Antigen receptor specificity' and its description states: 'Different antibodies can recognize distinct epitopes on the same antigen.'