In designing your vaccine, you will need to choose an antigen or antigens to stimulate the adaptive response. All antigens are not created equal--there are certain characteristics that make more effective antigens. Which of the following best describes why molecules such as glycoproteins are more effective antigens compared to molecules such as starch?

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Melina Rice

14 September, 03:12

In designing your vaccine, you will need to choose an antigen or antigens to stimulate the adaptive response. All antigens are not created equal--there are certain characteristics that make more effective antigens. Which of the following best describes why molecules such as glycoproteins are more effective antigens compared to molecules such as starch?

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Bridger · Answer 1

Glycoproteins contain a variety of shapes and subunits that contribute to the overall complexity of the molecule

Explanation:

Let's recall that:

proteins promotes higher and stronger immune responses than carbohydrates e. g. starch.

Also considering the molecular mass

Molecular mass of Glycoproteins is higher than starch as this will promote a greater and effective immune response.